FOREWORD This textbook is compiled to meet the needs of students taking a TOEIC course which forms part of the curricula at Lac Hong University. In selecting the materials for this textbook, the compilers set before themselves a modest goal. They were guided by the desire to provide the students, within the framework of the textbook, the possibility of getting acquainted with the format of the new TOEIC test. We are aware of the deficiencies that remain in the textbook in spite of the efforts to make it an efficient aid in the study of this TOEIC course. Needless to say, the compilers will be greatly indebted for all criticism and corrections sent to Lac Hong TOEIC Center via the following e-mail address toeiclachong@yahoo.com . 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page TEACHING PLAN 3 END-OF-TERM TEST FORMAT AND COURSE RESULT 4 UNIT 1 5 UNIT 2 10 UNIT 3 15 UNIT 4 20 UNIT 5 25 UNIT 6 30 UNIT 7 36 UNIT 8 41 UNIT 9 47 UNIT 10 51 UNIT 11 56 UNIT 12 60 UNIT 13 64 UNIT 14 68 LANGUAGE FOCUS 72 Auxiliary Verbs 72 English Verb Tenses 73 Infinitives and Gerunds 74 Participles and Participle Clauses 75 Negation and Parallel Structure 76 Comparisons 77 Agreement 78 Relative Clauses 79 Modification and Word Order 80 Indefinite Pronouns 81 Active Voice and Passive Voice 82 Conjunctions and Prepositions 83 REFERENCES 84 3 TEACHING PLAN TOEIC PREPARATION COURSE TERM 2 (15 weeks x 4 periods = 60 periods) WEEK UNIT LISTENING INCOMPLETE SENTENCES ( VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR) INCOMPLETE TEXTS READING COMPREHENSION SPEAKING PART E 1 UNIT 1 PART A PART B PART C PART D TOPIC 1.1 2 UNIT 2 PART A PART B PART C PART D TOPIC 1.2 3 UNIT 3 PART A PART B PART C PART D TOPIC 1.3 4 UNIT 4 PART A PART B PART C PART D TOPIC 1.4 5 UNIT 5 PART A PART B PART C PART D TOPIC 1.5 6 UNIT 6 PART A PART B PART C PART D TOPIC 1.6 7 UNIT 7 PART A PART B PART C PART D TOPIC 1.7 8 UNIT 8 PART A PART B PART C PART D Speaking 9 UNIT 9 PART A PART B PART C PART D Speaking 10 UNIT 10 PART A PART B PART C PART D Speaking 11 UNIT 11 PART A PART B PART C PART D Speaking 12 UNIT 12 PART A PART B PART C PART D Speaking 13 UNIT 13 PART A PART B PART C PART D - Class attendance (10%) and 30% marks announced - Submission of score-sheets with students’ signatures to LH TOEIC Center 14 UNIT 14 PART A PART B PART C PART D 15 REVIEW 4 END-OF-TERM TEST FORMAT At the end of the term, the students will take a multiple choice test which accounts for 60% of the course result. This test lasts 70 minutes and consists of 7 parts as follows: SECTION A: LISTENING: 40 Questions (5.0 marks) – Listen just one time PART 1: Picture Description: 04 Questions PART 2: Questions and Responses: 12 Questions PART 3: Short Conversations: 12 Questions PART 4: Short Talks: 12 Questions SECTION B: GRAMMAR AND READING COMPREHENSION: 40 Questions (5.0 marks) PART 5: Grammar and Vocabulary: 20 Questions PART 6: Incomplete Texts: 09 Questions PART 7: Reading Comprehension: 11 Questions TOTAL NUMBER OF QUESTIONS: 80 (0.125 MARK/CORRECT ANSWER) 5 UNIT 1 PART A: LISTENING Part 1: Picture Description Listen and choose the statement that best describes the picture. 1. (A) (B) (C) (D) 4. (A) (B) (C) (D) 2. (A) (B) (C) (D) 5. (A) (B) (C) (D) 3. (A) (B) (C) (D) Part 2: Questions and Responses Listen and choose the correct answer. 1. (A) (B) (C) 4. (A) (B) (C) 2. (A) (B) (C) 5. (A) (B) (C) 3. (A) (B) (C) 6 PART B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (Auxiliary verbs) Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence. 1. Ken should have studied harder; he …………….the test again. A. succeeded in B. passed C. failed D. rejected 2. I’m…………… . Would you lend me some money? A. poor B. rich C. broke D. broken 3. Please keep this medicine refrigerated. Do not …………… it in temperatures above 15 degrees Celsius. A. remain B. store C. have D. take 4. Madeline must be very tired; she is ………………on the sofa. A. jumping B. lying C. awake D. laying 5. When he was ……………………., he would sit under this tree. A. young B. youth C. childhood D. child 6. The government wants to accelerate the ……………of Internet commerce. A. grow B. grows C. growing D. growth 7. Take the time to fully prepare yourself for interview …………… . A. succeed B. succeeding C. success D. succession 8. ……………, America depends on Africa for 40% of its oil imports. A. Interest B. Interesting C. interested D. Interestingly 9. Sustainable ……………is a key indicator of long-term health of the economy. A. produce B. to produce C. product D. productivity 10. What did he ………………her to do this morning. A. say B. tell C. speak D. question 11. “Must I lock the door before I leave?” “No, you . My son can do it for you.” A. mustn't B. needn't to C. don't D. don’t have to 12. I ………………go to the post office this morning. A. ought B. have C. must D. used to 13. The black leather jacket ……………… be Harley’s. A. isn’t B. can’t C. not must D. shan’t 14. I don’t think it will rain. However, if it ……………… , turn off the machine. A. do rain B. do rains C. does rain D. doesn’t rain 15. I’d rather ……………… shopping tomorrow. A. going B. go C. went D. to go 16. If he had had time, he …………… joined us. A. can have B. had C. could have D. certainly had 17. He asked her, “ …………… you like some more coffee?” A. Will B. Shall C. Would D. Do 18. The baby …………… be hungry because he has just had milk. A. cannot B. must C. isn’t D. wasn’t 19. Before she died, her husband …………….to take a walk with her daily. A. used B. ought C. might D. should 20. You ……………….tell a lie. A. had not better B. had better not C. not had better D. had better not to 7 PART C: INCOMPLETE TEXTS Choose the best word or phrase for each blank. Questions 1 through 4 refer to the following information. It is important to stretch both before and after exercising. Many fitness experts say that stretching after you exercise is actually more important than before. However, many people do not bother stretching after their workout. They say that they are too (1) , or they just forget. Stretching has many benefits. (A) tiring (B) tire (C) tired (D) tires For example, it helps you avoid painful cramps in your muscles the next days. It helps to ( 2) your flexibility. If you stretch after every workout, it ( 3) (A) improve (A) can (B) make (B) mustn’t be (C) exercise (C) will be (D) stimulate (D) might easy to touch your toes. You might be surprised to know how many people ( 4) reach their toes. Finally, it is also a good way to relax and wind down (A) must (B) can’t (C) want (D) should after strenuous exercise. So be sure to include ten minutes of stretching as part of the start and end of your exercise routine. Questions 5 through 8 refer to the following notice. Red Cross December Blood Drive The Red Cross (5) like to thank its regular donors for all their contributions. (A) will (B) could (C) would (D) can Without your help, we could not continue with our good work. Every pint of blood that you donate allows us to help people in need. Your blood saves lives. Our next blood drive will (6) on December 22 nd , from 9. a.m. to 7 p.m. It will be held at (A) hold (B) be held (C) held (D) be holding the Red Cross Hall on Lion Street. We are staying open later than (7) so that (A) regularly (B) usual (C) regular (D) usually working people can drop by after work. If you have donated before, please bring your registration card to save time. First time donors are also more than welcome. Please encourage your friends and family members to come along, too. Giving up less than one hour of their time could give many more years of life to another (8) (A) persons (B) people (C) person (D) peoples 8 PART D: READING COMPREHENSION Choose the best answer. Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following advertisement. FOR RENT: Sunny one-bedroom apartment in small, six-apartment building. $950/month. Convenient location – bus, stores, restaurants nearby. Available on the fifteenth of the month. For more information call 637-1220, evenings and weekends. 1. What is being rented? (A) One bedroom (B) One apartment (C) Six apartments (D) $950 2. When can a new tenant move in? (A) On the weekend (B) On the fifteenth day of the month (C) In fifteen days (D) As soon as the rent is paid 3. What does the ad tell us about the place for rent? (A) It is small. (B) It is cheaper than nearby apartments. (C) It is close to restaurants and stores. (D) It is available this weekend. Questions 4 through 6 refer to the following advertisement. Hamburger House Summer Special Offer! That's right; we've brought back our annual Summer Special Offer here at Hamburger House. Buy two juicy hamburgers get one hamburger free! Buy two giant cheeseburgers get one cheeseburger and one drink free! Cool off with a Mountain Milkshake (Caramel or Raspberry) for only $1.50 or a Glacier Sundae (Blueberry or Double Chocolate) for only $2.50. The Summer Special Offer will last all summer, from June 1 st to August 31 st ! 4. If you buy two giant cheeseburgers, what do you get free? (A) Two hamburgers and a drink (B) One cheeseburger and one drink (C) Two cheeseburgers and a drink (D) One cheeseburgers and two drinks 5. How long does the offer last? (A) All year (B) All month (C) Three months (D) Three weeks 6. How often does this special offer happen? (A) Every year (B) Once a month (C) Not very often (D) Twice a year 9 PART E: SPEAKING TOPIC 2.1: CLOTHES AND FASHION Suggested questions: 1. About how much money do you spend on clothes a year? 2. Do you like shopping for new clothes? Why or why not? 3. What colors do you think look good on you? Why? 4. Do you think people feel different when they wear different clothes? Why/why not? 5. Have you ever made your own clothes? If yes, what did you make? 6. What kinds of clothes do you think are in fashion now? 7. What do you think of women who wear short mini-skirts? 8. Where are some good stores to buy clothes in this area? What’s your favorite store? 9. What do you think about second - hand clothes? Why? 10. How do you think about teenagers’ fashion nowadays? 10 UNIT 2 PART A: LISTENING Part 3: Short Conversations Listen and choose the correct answer. 1. What feature does the man mention? (A) The woman's height (B) The woman's age (C) The woman's face (D) The woman's hair 2. What is the woman doing? (A) She is fixing the photocopier. (B) She is using the fax machine. (C) She is making photocopies. (D) She is taking photos. 3. Which sentence is true? (A) Mary doesn't know the woman. (B) The photocopies are ready. (C) The woman is a new employee. (D) The man wants to make photocopies. 4. Why does the woman have a headache? (A) The room is very large. (B) The room is dark. (C) The man doesn't want to work. (D) The woman works too hard. 5. What warning does the man give the woman? (A) She must use less electricity. (B) She should relax more often. (C) She should not use a computer every day. (D) She should turn on the lights. 6. Who had a similar problem? (A) The man (B) The man's sister-in-law (C) The man's sister (D) The woman's sister Part 4: Short Talks Listen and choose the best answer to each question. 1. Which of the following takes the longest time to get to the speaker's workplace? (A) The subway (B) The bus (C) The bike (D) The taxi 2. How long does it take the speaker to walk to the subway station? (A) Ten minutes (B) Fifteen minutes (C) Twenty minutes (D) Fifty minutes 3. How does the speaker get to work in the winter? (A) By bus (B) By train (C) By taxi (D) By bike 4. What is the woman's job? (A) Designing cakes (B) Making wedding dresses (C) Planning weddings (D) Arranging flowers 5 . Why is today an amazing day for the woman? (A) It is the woman's birthday. (B) It is her sister's birthday. (C) It is the woman's wedding. (D) She’s planning her sister's wedding. 6. Which of the following is NOT true? (A) The woman designed a cake. (B) The woman will wear a nice dress. (C) The guests will dance. (D) The woman will get married. [...]... 14 UNIT 3 PART A: LISTENING Part 1: Picture Description Listen and choose the statement that best describes the picture 1 (A) (B) (C) (D) 4 (A) (B) (C) (D) 2 (A) (B) (C) (D) 5 (A) (B) (C) (D) 3 (A) (B) (C) (D) Part 2: Questions and Responses Listen and choose the correct answer 1 (A) (B) (C) 4 (A) (B) (C) 2 (A) (B) (C) 5 (A) (B) (C) 3 (A) (B) (C) 15 PART B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR... (B) (C) (D) Part 2: Questions and Responses Listen and choose the correct answer 1 (A) (B) (C) 4 (A) (B) (C) 2 (A) (B) (C) 5 (A) (B) (C) 3 (A) (B) (C) 25 PART B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (Negation and Parallel Structure) Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence 1 A period of two weeks is called a ……………… A half a week B midday C midnight D fortnight 2 The …………… for import this year has... you own apartments in different parts of the city Can I rent an apartment from you? My family needs a new place to live We love our (2) - It’s quiet, and (A) neighbor (B) neighborly (C) neighboring (D) neighborhood it’s close to my job However, our apartment is (3) small for us There are (A) much (B) too (C) enough (D) some four of us: my wife, our two children, and me We need a larger apartment... (A) to (B) by (C) for (D) with Children under 12 will not be (8) (A) treated (B) educated (C) admitted (D) employed 22 PART D: READING COMPREHENSION Choose the best answer Questions 1 through 2 refer to the following advertisement Happy Mart The country's favorite discount store Don't pay more at other stores We offer you the best prices in: • Clothing for the whole family • House-hold items •... theater (D) To the car wash 5 Why does Casey ask Andrea to do these things? (A) Because he's tired (B) Because he's sick (C) Because he's not home (D) Because he's busy 13 PART E: SPEAKING TOPIC 2. 2: ENTERTAINMENT Suggested questions: 1 Do you prefer listening to the radio to watching TV? Why? 2 Do you think it is good for children to watch TV? Why or why not? ... large response to this memo, we have (7) - a deadline of March 15th You must send your (8) by this date, or (A) set (A) application (B) put (B) applying (C) held (C) apply (D) designed (D) applicant we cannot guarantee your statement 27 PART D: READING COMPREHENSION Choose the best answer Questions 1 through 2 refer to the following advertisement Special Sale at Bathland! Everything that you need... Why/why not? 35 UNIT 7 PART A: LISTENING Part 1: Picture Description Listen and choose the statement that best describes the picture 1 (A) (B) (C) (D) 4 (A) (B) (C) (D) 2 (A) (B) (C) (D) 5 (A) (B) (C) (D) 3 (A) (B) (C) (D) Part 2: Questions and Responses Listen and choose the correct answer 1 (A) (B) (C) 4 (A) (B) (C) 2 (A) (B) (C) 5 (A) (B) (C) 3 (A) (B) (C) 36 ... 9 When you buy something, what is the most important to you: price, quality or fashion? Why 10 Which place do you prefer to go to, a market or a supermarket? Why? 24 UNIT 5 PART A: LISTENING Part 1: Picture Description Listen and choose the statement that best describes the picture 1 (A) (B) (C) (D) 4 (A) (B) (C) (D) 2 (A) (B) (C) (D) 5... It’s expensive (B) His mother is a doctor (C) It’s hard work (D) You don’t have to study much 20 PART B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (Participles and Participle Clauses) Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence 1 The firemen were able to ………… the fire A turn off B put out C keep out D switch on 2 Honey is often…………… A sour B salty C bitter D sweet 3 For a ……………of reasons, he wouldn’t accept... announces the third annual Festival of (5) - Film (A) Classic (B) National (C) Cartoon (D) International September 20 – 27 We will show the best films of this year from all around the world See your favorite foreign actors perform in our comfortable, modern theater (6) - will be four (A) There (B) They (C) We (D) If shows every day Tickets are $10 a show, or $35 for four shows Children 12 – 17 years . COMPREHENSION SPEAKING PART E 1 UNIT 1 PART A PART B PART C PART D TOPIC 1.1 2 UNIT 2 PART A PART B PART C PART D TOPIC 1 .2 3 UNIT 3 PART A PART B PART C PART D TOPIC. PART A PART B PART C PART D TOPIC 1.4 5 UNIT 5 PART A PART B PART C PART D TOPIC 1.5 6 UNIT 6 PART A PART B PART C PART D TOPIC 1.6 7 UNIT 7 PART A PART B PART. Speaking 11 UNIT 11 PART A PART B PART C PART D Speaking 12 UNIT 12 PART A PART B PART C PART D Speaking 13 UNIT 13 PART A PART B PART C PART D - Class attendance