Pass The TOEIC Test Advanced Course Study Notes

Part 1 – Photographs Previewing Photographs and Avoiding Errors

Mini Test on Photograph Descriptions
  - Track 2
    1. Photograph 1
       - (A) Experiments are being conducted in a clinic.
       - (B) Some commuters have collapsed on the platform.
       - (C) A section of railway track is being repaired.
       - (D) Engineers are inspecting a construction site.
    2. Photograph 2
       - (A) The fishermen have unloaded their catch on the dock.
       - (B) A thunderstorm is endangering the vessels.
       - (C) The yachting race is about to begin.
       - (D) Pleasure boats are moored in the marina.
    3. Photograph 3
       - (A) Electronic devices have been placed on a table.
       - (B) Some appliances are ready for sale.
       - (C) The workstation has been refurbished.
       - (D) A cable is being fixed to a computer.

Avoiding Errors

Photographs and Exercise Review
  - Photograph 1 (Track 3)
    - The man is putting away some furnishings.
    - Some plaques have been hung on the wall.
    - The businessman is unpacking his case.
    - The desk has been left unattended.
    - The man is sanding a counter.
    - Two small tables have been placed on the desk.
    - Some luggage is being prepared for transportation.
    - He’s carrying a bag over one shoulder.
  - Photograph 2 (Track 4)
    - Baked goods are stacked up on display.
    - The jars are arranged in long lines.
    - Customers are buying produce from a stall.
    - Signs have been fixed to some items.
    - The bed has been made very recently.
    - Merchandise is for sale at the shore.
    - The bakery has just closed for the day.
    - Some items have dropped to the floor.
  - Photograph 3 (Track 5)
    - Tools are being placed in a cabinet.
    - A man’s cleaning some eating utensils.
    - The man is using a cloth to wipe his glasses.
    - There’s a small container on the work surface near the window.
    - The man is holding a cloth in his right hand.
    - The kitchen worker is wearing a pair of overalls.
    - A tablecloth is being repaired by hand.
    - Knives and forks are being wrapped for a customer.
  - Photograph 4 (Track 6)
    - Scaffolding has been erected around the building.
    - A bicycle has been propped up in the hall.
    - A workman is climbing down the ladder.
    - All the windows are being repainted.
    - There’s a sign posted on the security fence.
    - Some railings are being installed at the front.
    - Steel poles have been set in the ground.
    - The builders have arrived ready for work.
  - Photograph 5 (Track 7)
    - A group of people is sitting in a park.
    - The sightseers are having their photographs taken.
    - Workers have been pruning trees in a forest.
    - Some people are walking in the dark.
    - Visitors are looking around a large garden.
    - The game reserve is crowded with visitors.
    - The trees are being grown for lumber.
    - Some tourists are visiting a park.
  - Photograph 6 (Track 8)
    - Planes are taking off from the runway.
    - Some passengers are about to board an aircraft.
    - An airplane is being guided along the taxiway.
    - A plane has been parked in a maintenance hangar.
    - Members of the ground crew are directing an airplane.
    - Some passenger planes are parked at the terminal.
    - A worker is waving in the direction of the train.
    - The plane’s landing gear is being prepared for inspection.

Steps to Success Practice and Review Tests

Review Test Summary (Track 13)
  - Test Items
    1. (A) The head waiter is chopping up some food.
    2. (A) The women are scrutinizing the contents of a flask.
    3. (A) Tools have been left on top of the counter.
    4. (A) A fire truck is heading toward the scene of an accident.
    5. (A) The exercise machines have been arranged ready for use.
    6. (A) The passengers are disembarking from the aircraft.

Part 2 – Question-Response Improve Your Performance

Types of Questions and Responses (Track 15-24)
  - Examples of Question Types
    1. Where?
       - Example: Where did they ask us to meet them?
         - Response: (A) At the main reception area, I think.
    2. Why?
       - Example: Why did it take so long to repair Paul’s laptop computer?
         - Response: (B) It had to be sent away.
    3. What?
       - Example: What size marquee do we need?
         - Response: (A) About 500 square feet.
   - Responses to Other Questions
     - Who?
       - Example: Who will be the next vice president?
         - Response: (A) I’d say probably Mr. Garcia.
     - When?
       - Example: When can we expect another delivery?
         - Response: (C) Sometime in the spring.
     - Whose?
       - Example: Whose gloves are those on the counter?
         - Response: (A) They’re not mine.
     - How?
      - Example: How long is the carnival in town?
          - Response: (B) It lasts five days.

Understanding Inference and Implied Meaning

Strategies for Understanding Spoken English
  - Examples of Dialogue Usage
    1. Common Conversations
        - Example 1: “Sorry, I forgot to buy more filter coffee.”
         - Response: “That’s all right. We can have tea.”
        - Example 2: “Can I come in a little later than normal tomorrow?”
         - Response: “All right. I’m sure I can manage.”
    2. Contextual Meaning
        - Understanding meaning based on context and tone is essential for comprehending spoken interaction.

Part 4 – Short Talks Improve Your Performance

Types of Short Talks
- Focus on understanding the main idea and implications of each speaker’s intentions.
Examples and Key Takeaways
  1. Historical Context
      - “This painting was done in 1925.”
  2. Modern Business Trends
      - “We need to grow our business and move forward with changes.”

Summary

Use exercises and practice tests as tools for reinforcing language skills and comprehension.
Familiarize with different accents and colloquial terms through auditory practice.
Engage with different types of spoken English by reviewing real-life conversations, announcements, and business dialogues for better pronunciation and comprehension.