第一篇:1個月托業(yè)975分經(jīng)驗(yàn)談
1個月托業(yè)975分經(jīng)驗(yàn)談
寫下這篇醞釀許久又萬千感慨的帖子之前,首先我要感謝滬江論壇上的工作人員,是你們的熱忱和誠懇服務(wù)讓這個地方保持及時通暢的信息流量和高度的可信性。同時也感謝這里的朋友,正是大家的分享讓這里洋溢邁向成功的斗志和無法言傳的覓尋同路人的喜悅。謝謝!
先通報一下準(zhǔn)備時間及成績。我是2008年3月2號同時報考了2008年5月25日的托業(yè)和2008年7月12日的雅思。托業(yè)成績?yōu)?75(聽力495,閱讀480);雅思成績?yōu)?(聽力7.5,閱讀8.5,寫作6.5,口語5.5)。*兩門均沒有參加輔導(dǎo)班。
一. 緊迫的時間
在準(zhǔn)備考試之前我已有兩年半的工作經(jīng)驗(yàn)。兩年半里,我換了三次工作。最后一次是在一家英資公司,規(guī)模不大。駐中國處的代表是一個中東人。我的職務(wù)是office administrator。他的口語尚可。而書面英語,就如曾經(jīng)看過他的E-mail的英國人說:terrible!在這里呆了大半年,感覺這樣的工作平臺并不怎么樣。今年春節(jié)過后由于美國次貸危機(jī)的影響,公司頻臨倒閉。我感覺是離開的時候了。
從以往求職的經(jīng)驗(yàn)和以后自己的職業(yè)規(guī)劃,先是瞄準(zhǔn)了中級口譯,于是去了甲申同文咨詢課程,感覺目前自己的狀態(tài)考翻譯似乎欠點(diǎn)火候,一次通過似乎可能性不太大。這樣的話浪費(fèi)一萬多元的培訓(xùn)費(fèi)。因?yàn)樵?006年的時候我曾經(jīng)打算過考托業(yè),但因?yàn)榻?jīng)濟(jì)和其他種種實(shí)際狀況,最后沒有考試。看著400多元的輔導(dǎo)書,不忍心束之高閣。遂決定要考托業(yè)。為了進(jìn)一步加大就業(yè)砝碼,又報了雅思。
等一切考慮妥當(dāng),3月2號網(wǎng)上報了兩門考試。其實(shí)在報考后關(guān)于兩門考試的備考并不是特別了解,尤其是雅思。用一頭霧水來形容一點(diǎn)都不為過。我不了解四部分的題型、判分標(biāo)準(zhǔn)、參考書目,甚至連A和G的具體區(qū)別都不甚了了。而對于托業(yè)報完后我還不太清楚是不是新托業(yè),該怎么準(zhǔn)備(我買的書是舊托業(yè)備考書)??晌抑皇窍肟荚?,想充電,想有更好的發(fā)展空間,想把英語學(xué)精。而留給我的時間有限,經(jīng)濟(jì)狀況有限,謀求發(fā)展的時機(jī)亦覺緊迫。
兩門考試說有四個月的準(zhǔn)備時間。其實(shí)經(jīng)過學(xué)習(xí)方法上的摸索、走彎路,私人事情(如接待家人、朋友來訪、購物、妹妹高考回家陪考)等等零碎時間一劃拉,有三個月就不錯了。這樣細(xì)細(xì)規(guī)劃下來,感覺如同針芒在背,從來沒有覺察過時間這么緊迫。以至于睡覺都感覺浪費(fèi)時間。二. 了解與迂回
(一)托業(yè)
先在滬江上仔細(xì)看了托業(yè)和雅思分論壇。了解到托業(yè)是新托業(yè),需要購買人大出版社出版的新托業(yè)書(就是大家經(jīng)常說的韓國人寫的書)。根據(jù)自己的實(shí)際情況,我只針對題型變化大的部分買,如reading第二部分練習(xí);[color=#DC143C]聽力40套模擬[/color](http://)(實(shí)際結(jié)果及其它網(wǎng)友反饋這些新托業(yè)書也就聽力模擬那本是最好最有效的)。經(jīng)過仔細(xì)分析,感覺老托業(yè)的參考書由于比較官方,是打好基礎(chǔ)的關(guān)鍵。我就決定先做老托業(yè)書(外研社出的,我在外研社網(wǎng)店買的http://004km.cn/goods.php?id=22),《十天突破雅思作文》(慎老師寫的)(http://www.hjbook.net/product/1994/)。我認(rèn)為有了這兩本書是不需要上輔導(dǎo)班的(都說寫作最應(yīng)該上輔導(dǎo)班)。但是兩本書也還是有一定的優(yōu)劣之處的,畢竟都不完美嘛?!?分作文》那本書對寫好Task1幫助非常大,越看越妙??吹臅r候注意對同一事物的同意替換,有時能達(dá)4種之多。真讓人大開思路。但是對于Task2來言,竊以為這本書只能背些個別句子,其他無甚幫助。我強(qiáng)調(diào)這點(diǎn)是因?yàn)?,大多雅思考生都不是牛人,不能做到讓自己的作文讀來十分有趣,在句子和段落結(jié)構(gòu)上做到像偵探小說似的別具一格。那咱們就老老實(shí)實(shí)的吧,好好的實(shí)戰(zhàn)一些模板,學(xué)些起承轉(zhuǎn)合的實(shí)用表達(dá),寫一些準(zhǔn)確的高難度詞匯,把幾條觀點(diǎn)列清楚就行了。這一點(diǎn)慎老師的書簡直是沒說的。當(dāng)然,他的書對Task1的解析不如《8分作文》好,所以兩本要結(jié)合起來看。要限時多練。把手機(jī)釘上鬧鐘提醒,不斷地用那個答題紙練。
口語。是讓我最為遺憾的環(huán)節(jié)。因?yàn)閷懽鲗ξ业募灏?,口語知道考前二十天我才買了黃若妤寫的口語書(這本書相當(dāng)不錯,推薦),再準(zhǔn)備上幾次考試的考過題目。壇子上的網(wǎng)友說一般上一次最好,我就重點(diǎn)準(zhǔn)備了7.6號的口試題目,有準(zhǔn)備了滬江論壇上有一個老師做的預(yù)測題目。幸運(yùn)的是,那天我的口試題目幾乎一個不少的全到了。實(shí)踐也證明,必須考前準(zhǔn)備,否則現(xiàn)場想時間是根本不夠的,口語考官也不會留給你那么多的時間。不幸的是,我要重點(diǎn)說說這個我尚不清楚的事件,當(dāng)時的現(xiàn)場發(fā)揮至少我能拿到6分,那么總分就會在7.5了??谠囍卸己茼樌?,因?yàn)闇?zhǔn)備的好我答地非常流利。臨出門時除了客套話說完后,考官又說了句”Nice Weekend”,這是一句平常不過的客套話,我隨即是要客套的,但當(dāng)時不知道自己怎么會那么口誤,我本來再回一句說Nice weekend的,竟然說成“Me too”說完后自己狠狠的罵了自己一句”什么玩意“怎么會說成這樣,這不是大敗筆嗎。出來后惴惴不安,感覺因此考砸了。我想考官肯定會想連這句客套話都不會應(yīng)對,考試中的流利絕對是準(zhǔn)備過的。除來成績后果然不理想。我想與這個大大的敗筆不無關(guān)系。還是雅思口語本來就評分很嚴(yán)格?我見壇子里的其他網(wǎng)友也說自己說的不錯,竟然只有6分。怎么回事??
四. 實(shí)踐出真知
我沒有上過輔導(dǎo)班,很多信息是從網(wǎng)上交流來的。所以我想說的是考試只有親臨現(xiàn)場你才會知道一些非常細(xì)微的細(xì)節(jié)是怎么操作的。而這些細(xì)節(jié)影響到你的備考策略。比如,雅思考場時間分配。平常我做真題的時候是限時的。如設(shè)定1.5小時做完聽力和閱讀。但我萬萬沒有想到的是,考場現(xiàn)場是做一部分收一部分的答題紙。這意味著時間更緊了。如果不是這樣的話,你可以在擅長的部分提前做完后補(bǔ)救一下其他部分,但是如果分別收答題紙就很不同了。比如有些人提前15分鐘做完閱讀,先提前寫不太擅長的寫作就是不可能的。所以我建議第一次考試的烤鴨們平常最后分別限定時間做題。這樣效果更好。寫了這么多,可能語不達(dá)意,只希望能夠點(diǎn)滴幫助與我同行的你,少走一些彎路,走的更穩(wěn)健,走得更精確。笑到最后,笑得最好。
第二篇:托業(yè)980經(jīng)驗(yàn)談
上海,聽力495,閱讀485,總分980,附BEC高級C心得
lz江南大學(xué)碩士在讀,碩士除了考個駕照啥東西也沒有,忽然發(fā)現(xiàn)快畢業(yè)了,就想著弄兩個證書吧,計算機(jī)的不想考,那就英語好了。猶記得那是去年年底,lz忙出了3個蛀牙,考證書的問題交給了媳婦,媳婦研究了研究說考BEC吧,我瞅了瞅,說要考就考高級,于是乎第一艘賊船就這么上了。交代下近幾年英語成績:高考英語作文跑題117.5,四級裸考567,六級裸考493,考研作文跑題70.。。
一直都想寫個心得,正好今天Toeic成績出乎我估計,借此東風(fēng)吧。最初在選擇商務(wù)英語考試的時候是媳婦做的決定,后來自己做決定繼續(xù)考了toeic。從一開始選擇的時候就放棄了中口或者高口,不符合為了就業(yè)的大目標(biāo)。如果不是為了就業(yè),非常推薦認(rèn)真準(zhǔn)備中口過掉或者高口過掉,最好本科。
先說BEC高級,2013年5月28日考試,考點(diǎn)江南大學(xué),準(zhǔn)備時間兩個月左右,以下部分內(nèi)容和原來寫過的一個總結(jié)有重復(fù)。
復(fù)習(xí)是從3月份開始的,在中級還是高級的問題上沒怎么糾結(jié),果斷的選了高級,做了一套中級題目和高級題目之后果斷選了高級。當(dāng)時高級那套題對了一半多一點(diǎn),就盲目自信了。資料直接就是淘寶買的盜版書和附贈的視頻資料,避免廣告不加鏈接。最開始看的是一個叫做Sam的xdf胖子的,說實(shí)話講的比較垃圾,后來發(fā)現(xiàn)附贈資料里別的xdf老師的講的還不錯,不過忘了叫什么了,只記得是swf格式的,11年的視頻。我還是很推薦新人跟著視頻走的,了解好題型的特點(diǎn)和種類,而且xdf是出了名的應(yīng)試教育,總結(jié)的資料和技巧還是不錯的。
看完視頻之后總結(jié)和下載了好多資料,結(jié)果發(fā)現(xiàn)資料是無窮盡的,水平也是基本上不咋滴的,有真題的情況下就就直接上真題了,所以下載的資料基本都沒看,還是以紙質(zhì)為主,這和后來toeic備考完全不同,toeic是機(jī)考,直接從大家論壇上下載pdf對照作答,答案也是用evernote做記錄,全程不用任何筆。真題集三本的難度感覺明顯不太一樣,鉛筆做,做完了寫上每部分錯的題目,每一套的得分,然后把除了得分之外的答案全部擦掉再做。真題一共做了將近3遍,基本上是一晚上做題一晚上總結(jié)背誦和整理。
復(fù)習(xí)BEC遇到的第一個難點(diǎn)是單詞,我是工科的,沒學(xué)過金融英語,考研時候那些單詞也用不上,何況偶爾見過的也都忘了。單詞的整理和背誦耗了不少時間,特別是同義相近的那些,我用的方法就是在閱讀中背單詞,遇到一次記一次,讀的多了遇到的多了也就記得差不多了,其余的在結(jié)合各種別人整理的單詞查漏補(bǔ)缺即可??谡Z方面由于我和女朋友一起報名的,平時就一起練。個人覺得口語方面有沒有人一起不是關(guān)鍵,關(guān)鍵先張開嘴不要怕,然后是節(jié)奏的把握和對時間的掌控。此外我選擇是美語的發(fā)音,事實(shí)證明發(fā)音問題最后也沒影響考試。組織和技巧方面xdf的視頻里說的都不錯,剩下的就是自己去尋找話題練習(xí),特別是presentation部分。我經(jīng)常在聽力累了或者整理累的時候找個話題練習(xí)練習(xí),權(quán)當(dāng)娛樂,順便積累語料。閱讀和作文方面由于考研時候訓(xùn)練的不錯,平時浸淫于英文閱讀的習(xí)慣,這方面沒怎么費(fèi)力氣,除了改錯題。作文直接選的letter,相對于考研的作文來講難度太小,不累述。強(qiáng)烈建議最開始做題目的時候把注意力放在題型的種類和區(qū)別上,然后再去細(xì)細(xì)揣摩做題的方案。我做閱讀的順序從來都不是順序做,一般是第三部分最熟悉的最先做,練好了自己的節(jié)奏考試速度什么的都是浮云。
考試之前聽說江大的考場是這兩年剛有的,所以口語部分給的分?jǐn)?shù)會相對較高吸引報名,個人覺得這種說法不靠譜,這里就把這個說法列出來各位自行判斷吧。13年5月份這次高級考試,江大高級一共是43個人最終考試,到場的差不多四分之三,中級的不知道多少。不過上午考完后貌似沒有放棄的。下午的口語考試可以自行組隊,但是順序會放在后面。其實(shí)最悲催的是lz沒有自行組隊被分到最后一組三個人一起,傳說中的三人組??谡Z考試兩個考場,輪到我的時候四點(diǎn)多了,兩位女老師,老幼搭配。年輕的主持考試問我們問題,年老的負(fù)責(zé)打分。其實(shí)三人的和兩個人的沒什么區(qū)別,題目和順序都一樣,按照平時復(fù)習(xí)的即可。在口試過程中監(jiān)考老師就會打分,lz很輕易的看到了自己所有的口試成績?nèi)荁,心中一陣暗喜。接著強(qiáng)烈建議大家偷瞄考試時候自己的口語成績。
成績是七周之后女朋友給查的,這里可以吐槽一下BEC高級的查分,所有人的分?jǐn)?shù)都可以被查到,女朋友在我過了她沒過的憤怒之下就把高級的43個人的成績都查了,一共過了8個人,全是C。
再說下BEC中級和高級的區(qū)別。感覺上BEC中級更像初中高級就像高中,雖然互有聯(lián)系但是臺階也很明顯。強(qiáng)烈不介意英語不是特別特別差的人去考中級,認(rèn)真準(zhǔn)備直接上高級。結(jié)合Toeic和BEC高級的考試,個人覺得BEC高級的價值更大,倒不是因?yàn)閰⒓涌荚嚨娜藬?shù)沒有Toeic多,而是通過BEC的復(fù)習(xí)確實(shí)能學(xué)到不少東西,lz在之后參加外企的英語面試,用的全是BEC的技巧,BEC的單詞和句型,BEC的心境。Toeic感覺更像是一種認(rèn)證考試,不需復(fù)習(xí)都可以考,沒有過于不過,只有分?jǐn)?shù),而且復(fù)習(xí)的過程中除了單詞基本上學(xué)不到什么東西,感覺根本對不起報名的600塊錢,最多也就值200.雖然toeic過900在簡歷上可能會更有點(diǎn)用,但了解BEC高級的人還是懂得。我還是很慶幸先考了BEC高級再考toeic,但是也后悔報名了toeic。當(dāng)然,也可以直接報名托福考。如果之前通過了某種考試或者有老本可吃,toeic就更沒意思了。接下來說Toeic的事情。
toeic在大家論壇上的資料很成熟,總結(jié)的也很好,不過最可惜的就是toeic沒有真題可做,所以所有資料的目標(biāo)就是盡可能的接近真題,當(dāng)然是從稍微難點(diǎn)的角度來回歸。toeic我的復(fù)習(xí)時間一共不到一個月,最后一周基本沒做題,做惡心了,就聽力聽了聽。每天一套題外加整理,差不多三個多小時。這段時間除了解除了新單詞幾乎毫無進(jìn)步,閱讀和聽力的難度均不如BEC高級,因?yàn)椋?/p>
toeic最大的難度就是100個聽力加100個閱讀,在兩個小時的時間內(nèi)連續(xù)做完,沒有休息??!因此怎么掌握這個節(jié)奏,怎么讓自己能夠在聽力連續(xù)戰(zhàn)斗,怎么在之后保持閱讀速度和準(zhǔn)確度,就成為復(fù)習(xí)的首要和關(guān)鍵問題。
我在開始復(fù)習(xí)的時候做了外研社標(biāo)準(zhǔn)卷兩套題第一套,940分,考前做了一套,900分。個人感覺這是最舒服的兩套題,難度比這次考試略低。之后先做了PART1234和PART567,當(dāng)中的19天聽力文本建議大家經(jīng)常聽,精聽,我自己聽寫了一遍,對于聽力前40題非常有用。后面的part34建議做完一套之后精聽,不要先看文本。第二套題目是superb2,難度一般,質(zhì)量不好。第三套是tomato3前七套,后面三個太扯了,難度明顯不對。以上就是我的toeic做的復(fù)習(xí)題,自己總結(jié)了單詞,然后就沒了。
說說考場和考試情況,入場8:20開始,9點(diǎn)開始測試之類,9:10分開考,11:10分結(jié)束。耳機(jī)是新的,小耳機(jī),不是頭戴式大耳機(jī),音質(zhì)尚可,估計可以自帶。我在上海電視大學(xué)國順路校區(qū),考場環(huán)境不錯,還碰到了熟人,哈哈。這次考試感覺閱讀略難,兩個單詞題估計都錯了。。
最后再說說BEC和Toeic,如果為了聯(lián)系口語之類,認(rèn)真準(zhǔn)備中口或者BEC中級就可以,如果為了找工作,建議提前準(zhǔn)備BEC higher,復(fù)習(xí)的過程中順帶建立所謂的商務(wù)思維。BECH的好多語境都有面試的語料,非常為了工作的口語。Toeic更適合為了工作多個證書,時間緊沒得復(fù)習(xí),那就直接上這個好了。
個人覺得,其實(shí)吧,本科生最適合去準(zhǔn)備個托福GRE之類,此乃王道。中口高口BEC中高級托業(yè)走一圈,時間和金錢早夠把GRE刷的很高了。。
最后說一句,千萬不要成為一個畢業(yè)困難的碩士,尤其不要在江大讀碩士。
第三篇:托業(yè)高分大神經(jīng)驗(yàn)談
我剛考完托業(yè),聽力兩道題之間的間隔很小的,兩三秒吧,只夠你答本題,不夠你看下一題的,所以我不得不一邊聽一邊做啊,有時候顧著答題就聽漏掉了,所以要精神高度集中,爭取做到一心二用。
Part 1和Part 2的選項(xiàng)沒有寫在試卷上,想提前看也看不到,它的選項(xiàng)是播出來的。注意:一定要聽完ABC三個選項(xiàng)再選,因?yàn)橛邢葳宓?,很多時候,聽了A項(xiàng)就覺得對,立刻涂上,結(jié)果它播到C項(xiàng)的時候你才發(fā)現(xiàn),C才是正確答案,這時候你就會慌慌張張地去改,很影響下一道題。
Part 3和Part 4每三道題的聽力短文播完之后,會播一遍問題,不會播選項(xiàng)。問題和選項(xiàng)在試卷上都有,那些問題我在聽短文的時候已經(jīng)回答完了,所以我就抓住這個10秒鐘左右的時間看下面3道題的題目和選項(xiàng),10月26日托業(yè)考試全程記錄
我參加了10月26日的托業(yè)考試,考前做模擬題在900分左右,感覺考試的真題比模擬題要簡單。下面我把參加考試的全過程和感受寫一寫,供準(zhǔn)備報考托業(yè)的兄弟姐妹們參考。
8:30進(jìn)場,進(jìn)場后很無聊,書包都被要求放前面了,桌面上除了放鉛筆、橡皮和身份證,連水都不能放,就一直干坐著。
8:50發(fā)答題卡,答題卡上有很多個人資料要填涂,過一會兒9點(diǎn)到9點(diǎn)半的時候,有語音一步步指導(dǎo)填涂,防止考生填錯。我怕等一會兒跟不上,就對照著范例先填涂了姓名、身份證號這幾個絕對不會填錯的項(xiàng)目。
9:00到9:25,是語音指導(dǎo)填涂個人資料,每一項(xiàng)的停頓都不算長,還好我先填了一些,不然就跟不上了。9:25發(fā)試題冊,但不允許拆封,要求考生先看試題冊背面的說明。
9:30聽力開始,我趕緊趁它在播directions的時候,提前看了Part 3的好幾個問題和選項(xiàng)。Part 1和Part 2基本上是送分,只要能聽出關(guān)鍵詞,答案就一目了然了。做完P(guān)art 2,我趕緊翻到Part 3,又抓住空隙看了Part 3靠前的幾個問題和選項(xiàng)。做Part 3和Part 4的時候,我都是一邊聽,一邊答,而不是聽完整篇再答,目的是為了擠出時間看下一道題的問題和選項(xiàng)。不過這樣做也有風(fēng)險,就是可能會因?yàn)轭欀痤}而漏聽一些內(nèi)容,所以我高度集中注意力,盡量達(dá)到一心二用。另外,做Part 3和Part 4的時候,為了節(jié)省時間看下一題,我在答題卡上都只是用鉛筆稍微劃一下,等聽力全部播完之后,再回頭仔細(xì)填涂。整體感覺:托業(yè)的聽力比六級要難,因?yàn)槿慷际侵徊?次,錯過了就沒有了,所以必須高度集中精神。
10:13開始做Reading,Reading部分我的時間分配是前50道題用30分鐘,后50道題用45分鐘,結(jié)果到最后時間還是不夠用,有5道題左右沒時間看了只能蒙,很吃虧。其實(shí)整個Reading部分,我從頭到尾都是在拼命加速趕,要是不趕的話,可能做不完的題目更多。至于Reading部分的難度,我覺得比六級容易,只是題量超大,速度不夠根本做不完,所以我做Reading就基本上先不看文章,直接看題目,然后回文章里找答案,以節(jié)省時間。記得考前看到網(wǎng)上說,Reading部分是“答案就在眼前”,考試的時候,覺得確實(shí)如此,題目的答案基本上在文章里掃一眼就能找到了,根本用不著七彎八拐地從文中推理或總結(jié)。有一兩道明確指出要推斷的,也是極其簡單的推斷,拐個小彎就推斷出來了。Reading部分的詞匯量也不大,六級的詞匯量就夠用了,但是會考一些商業(yè)方面的詞匯,畢竟托業(yè)考的是商業(yè)英語嘛。
11:28考試結(jié)束(Reading部分限75分鐘,1分鐘也不會多給)
第四篇:托業(yè)考試
托業(yè)考試心得(930分;人大教材;6級500分水平,20天復(fù)習(xí))
首先說下,寫這個東西只有一個目的,就是回饋下社會,因?yàn)楫?dāng)初考的時候看了很多文章,不管怎樣都獲得了一些有用的信息和啟發(fā)。分?jǐn)?shù)也不牛逼,準(zhǔn)備時間也不短,但希望可以對于像我一樣底子薄弱的人可以有些幫助。
還有一點(diǎn)要說明,這篇文章里說的大部分內(nèi)容都是針對應(yīng)試的,這樣去學(xué)習(xí),主要目的就是為了考試,并不能從根本上幫助你增長英語水品。所以有時間的同學(xué)還是建議你們每天花點(diǎn)時間,日積月累的,真真提高英語水品。
好了,言歸正傳。我用的教材是人大的閱讀,聽力,6套模擬題。
首先說下聽力吧,我第一次做托業(yè)聽力的時候大概錯了30個,有點(diǎn)郁悶,但并沒在意,因?yàn)橐呀?jīng)半年完全沒看英語了,所以這個結(jié)果也算情理之中,因?yàn)楸旧淼鬃泳筒缓谩?/p>
我當(dāng)時是這樣聽的,早上按考試時間聽一篇,然后對答案,下午的時候精聽,把每個單詞,每個句子都聽懂,然后過2到3天,找一個晚上的時間脫離題目,再把聽力原文聽一次。每套題都是這樣循環(huán)。
下面說下聽力過程中要重點(diǎn)注意的問題: 1.
不管你開始的時候一篇文章做完之后錯多少個,你一定要有信心,因?yàn)榻?jīng)過將近一個月的時間,你的聽力水平肯定是可以提高的,所以一定要有信心。并且經(jīng)過我參加考試后的經(jīng)驗(yàn)發(fā)現(xiàn),真題的聽力并不難,也可以說很簡單。
2.關(guān)于精聽過程中的問題,有些地方聽不懂,我不會反復(fù)聽很多次,基本上我最多聽5次,如果還是聽不懂,我會放棄聽懂這個單詞,而是把這個沒聽懂的單詞或詞組的發(fā)音記下來,這點(diǎn)應(yīng)該不難吧,大家的聽力都沒問題,肯定能聽見,能模仿。為什么要這么做呢?因?yàn)楹髞砦野l(fā)現(xiàn)托業(yè)考試是一個針對性很強(qiáng)的考試,他不會像cet6那樣,什么樣的內(nèi)容都涉及到,大部分都是一些基本的商務(wù)上的,公司里的用語,所以重復(fù)出現(xiàn)的單詞或詞組的概率很大。針對這些沒聽懂的地方,你把發(fā)音記下來,就相當(dāng)于在你腦子里留了一個印象,留下了一個痕跡,但下次再出現(xiàn)這個詞的時候,就可以條件反射的得到漢語意思。如果你沒這么做,那么可能遇到這樣情形,你在考試的時候聽到這個詞了,你思考了幾秒鐘想起來了這個詞的意思,但這個時候聽力還在照常進(jìn)行,你之后的幾秒鐘的聽力內(nèi)容缺被忽略了,嚴(yán)重影響答題。所以平時在練習(xí)的時候,一定要注意積累這樣的盲點(diǎn),前面說到的晚上復(fù)習(xí)聽力的階段,也是為了重溫盲點(diǎn),掃除盲點(diǎn)。
3.Part 1和Part 3比較簡單(個人認(rèn)為,練習(xí)到后來的感覺),所以講下針對part 2 和part 4的經(jīng)驗(yàn)。
其中,p2的經(jīng)驗(yàn)主要是從人大教材上學(xué)來的,感覺還可以,雖然有些東西肯定用不到,但說了總比沒說強(qiáng),所以可以去看下人大教材里的講解。說下考試經(jīng)驗(yàn),我在考試中,第一道題沒聽懂,輕敵了,所以嚴(yán)重影響了后面幾部分的考試,所以大家可以從中吸取經(jīng)驗(yàn)教訓(xùn):從第一道題開始就鼓足精神,認(rèn)真去聽;如果有聽不懂的,千萬要放棄,不能為了一棵樹放棄一片森林,千萬要放棄,在練習(xí)的時候可以練習(xí)放棄--。
P4的話書上說什么不用選原文出現(xiàn)的答案,要選同意變換的,其實(shí)我覺得不然,其實(shí)到后來,有些p4的文章,我也是聽不懂,但基本都能選對,我總結(jié)了下,為什么會有這個效果,第一個原因就是在聽原文的時候,一定要注意從整體把握,大概明白文章在說什么,還一定要注意說話人的語氣,有的時候一些題目完全可以從說話人的語氣中選出正確答案;第二就是可以采用“2點(diǎn)確定一條直線的”的方法。具體是這樣的,在做文章之前,爭取先看一下題目,找到題干跟選項(xiàng)的關(guān)鍵詞,在聽原文的過程中,注意聽提干的關(guān)鍵詞,在這個詞的前后,如果出現(xiàn)了選項(xiàng)里的關(guān)鍵詞,那正確答案基本就是這個選項(xiàng)了,個人覺得這個辦法很好用,特別是在不能完全聽懂文章的時候,大家可以嘗試著去感受一下。(以上這些方法同樣適用于p3,至于p1的方法,人大教材里已經(jīng)說的很具體了,大家自己體會吧)
4.還有一點(diǎn)也說下吧,就是一定要提前看聽力原文,我是按照人大教材介紹的順序去看,感覺還可以。有些地方可以利用的,比如發(fā)下卷子之后,雖然卷子是封的,但你可以從底下掀起來看到最下面的題,也會幫你省時間,老師是不會管的,只要你別直接撕開。還有就是,做每套題的時候,要嚴(yán)格按照考試的時間來做,每次都認(rèn)真對待,集中注意力快速掃題干跟選項(xiàng),平時注意練習(xí),這個能力也是可以提高的,比如只看題干的第一個疑問詞,大寫的詞,跟時間等,選項(xiàng)中前半部分重復(fù)的地方,就掠過,不要讀,記住不要讀,因?yàn)橹笆窃谟醚劬?,而不是讀,讀的話浪費(fèi)時間,用眼睛跟腦子掃,完全可以達(dá)到預(yù)期效果。(這些練習(xí)題的聽力題干跟選項(xiàng)普遍偏長,所以大家在練習(xí)的時候如果讀不完也不要緊,只要你用心去練了,可以集中的讀,考試的時候一定可以讀完)
5.聽力差的人考前前20天建議每天都聽2套題左右,這樣可以讓耳朵熟悉,很管用。
下面說下閱讀部分:
每天上午對完聽力答案之后,按考試時間做一套閱讀,上午有時間的話可以對對答案,如果沒時間就等下午精聽聽力后,認(rèn)真分析錯題。
1.我看過幾篇人大語法跟詞匯的書,但到真正考試的時候發(fā)現(xiàn)part5 6 很簡單,不像練習(xí)里的那么難,所以大家可以考慮不用看那個書,因?yàn)樘y了,沒用,反倒浪費(fèi)時間。不過你可以看下那本書之前的講解,跟最后的一部分,叫什么“20天突破什么的”難度還可以,如果你底子不錯,完全可以不看那本書,只需要把模擬題的p5 6弄明白就行。這兩部分要拿滿分很難,但想丟太多分也同樣很難。
2.關(guān)于p7,真正的考試也很簡單,但模擬題里的文章有點(diǎn)難了,而且有些分析的跟放屁一樣,完全沒作用,有的分析讓你莫不著頭腦,所以在做閱讀那本書的時候,大家不用太較真,可以把那本書當(dāng)做一個練習(xí)時間的書,有些問題錯了,看了講解之后還不懂的話,就可以不用管他了。但做模擬題的那6套的時候,希望你可以弄懂每一道錯題,要知道為什么錯了,怎么錯的,正確答案跟錯誤答案之間有什么區(qū)別,正確答案是怎么被隱藏的等等。久而久之,就能有很大的提升。
3.在練習(xí)閱讀的過程中,有時間的話可以把一些生詞記下來,每天復(fù)習(xí)一下前面幾天的單詞,循環(huán)下去。個人覺得這個考試不用單獨(dú)去花時間背單詞,只需要把做過的題中的生詞有選擇的記下來就可以了。
4.我在練習(xí)的時候,幾乎每次都有一些題明明會,但就是選錯了,分析后發(fā)現(xiàn),基本這樣的題多是出現(xiàn)在我沒把整篇文章看完就選擇的情況下,所以針對這個問題,我以后不管文章長短,簡單或是難,我都把文章看完,這樣做可以讓你至少少錯2到3個題目。特別是最后的double reading 一定要看完文章,做題速度還可以的話,一定要看完每篇文章。
5.從練習(xí)開始,每次都要嚴(yán)格控制時間,留出5-10分鐘涂卡,特別是在冬天,沒暖氣的考場里涂卡是挺浪費(fèi)時間的,不過大家也別太擔(dān)心,真正考試比模擬題簡單,考試的時候我提前20多分鐘就答完了。所以大家一定要有信心。
Ok,說了那么多,可能有點(diǎn)亂,因?yàn)槭堑谝淮螌戇@樣的東西,加上本來自身的文學(xué)修養(yǎng)就不夠,所以還請大家見諒。
再強(qiáng)調(diào)幾點(diǎn),模擬題比真題難,可以說難的多,所以你們一定要有信息;每次練習(xí)都要做到3點(diǎn):控制時間;全神貫注;認(rèn)真總結(jié)。TOEIC Tips
1.Set a goal
So, you've decided to take the TOEIC test.Congratulations!The first thing you should do is set a goal.If you are taking the test in order to apply for a job, find out what proficiency level is required.Most entry level positions require a minimum score of 600.Management positions may require a higher score, such as 800.Choose a goal that is achievable.If you aim too high, you will be disappointed.Remember, you can take the test as often as you want if you don't mind paying the fee.2.Understand the test
Before you start studying for the test, make sure you understand the format of each section.You will be tested on your listening and reading comprehension skills.By doing model or practice tests, you will become very familiar with the TOEIC.The test should become “second nature” to you before you attempt the real thing.3.Make a study plan
Procrastination is one of the key reasons students fail the TOEIC test.You may book your TOEIC test months in advance.However, the day you decide to take the TOEIC test should be the day you start to study.You will have to decide whether or not you are going to teach yourself the TOEIC with reliable resources or whether you are going to take a TOEIC preparation class.In order to get the best results, you should do both.If you cannot afford to take a TOEIC class, make sure to choose a TOEIC textbook that has explanatory answers.You will also want to have a teacher or tutor that you can go to from time to time with questions.If you choose a TOEIC class, make sure that you trust your teacher and feel comfortable in his or her class.Take a class with a friend and make a commitment to study together in and outside of class.Studying at the same time every day is a great way to improve your score.Write down your study plan and sign it!4.Divide study time appropriately
The TOEIC is divided into seven sections.Each section is worth a certain amount of points.Don't spend too much time studying one section.Many students make the mistake of studying the section that they enjoy the most.This is the section you should spend the least amount of time on.You might want to divide your study week by focusing on a certain section each day.Remember, if Sunday is your day to practice Part VII(40 questions on the test), you might have to study twice as long as you would on Monday when you focus on Part I(20 questions on the test).5.Build a strong vocabulary
Another reason students fail the TOEIC test is that they have a very limited vocabulary.The day you decide to take the TOEIC test you should make yourself a blank dictionary.Use a notebook(an address book works great because it is divided into letters)and keep track of all of the new words you learn along the way.It is not useful to study vocabulary lists.You will only remember words that you have seen in context.For each entry, write the word and use it in a sentence.At the end of each week you should write a short letter or composition using as many of the words as you can.This might also be the time to stop using your translation dictionary.Electric dictionaries make things too simple!You will 6.7.8.9.not remember the word if it doesn't take any effort to understand it.Keep in mind that the TOEIC test has a business theme.You should study vocabulary from topics such as travel, banking, health, restaurants, offices, etc.You will also want to learn everyday idiomatic expressions.Isolate your weak points
After you have been studying the TOEIC for a while, you will find out which parts give you the most trouble.You might want to change how you divide your time.There are certain grammar points that many students have trouble with.If you are taking a TOEIC class, ask your teacher to bring in extra homework help on problems like these.If you are studying by yourself, find a good reference book in the library and look up your question.There may also be help on the Internet.For example, type “gerunds” into a search engine and you will probably find a useful exercise.Eliminate distractors
In every TOEIC question, there are at least two distractors(wrong answers that the test writer uses to trick you).It is much easier to choose the correct answer when you have only two to choose from.(The third choice is often impossible and easy to spot.)There are many types of distractors such as, similar sounds, homonyms, repeated words, etc.As you study, make yourself a list of distractors.When you come across them you will be able to eliminate them more easily.Trust your instincts
Sometimes an answer will jump out at you as either correct or incorrect.If you have been studying hard, chances are that your brain is telling you which choice to pick.Don't change your answers after following your instinct.If you do decide to change an answer, make sure that you erase very carefully.A machine will be marking your test.Be sure to use a pencil and fill in your circle choice completely.Bring extra pencils, erasers, and a pencil sharpener!Don't try to translate
Translating vocabulary and sentences wastes a lot of time.It is very rare that students have extra time during the TOEIC test.If you don't know a word, look at the context of the sentence and the words around it.You will not be allowed to use a dictionary when you take the test.10.Guess as a last resort
On test day, if you don't know the answer, and you have eliminated all of the distractors you can, don't leave the space blank.There is a good chance you will not have time to go back to this question.You still have a 25% chance of getting the answer right if you guess.If you are sure that one or two of the answers are incorrect, your guess is even more likely to be correct!11.Be aware of time management
When you are doing practice tests, you should always be aware of the time.Never allow yourself an open ended study session.You will have to learn to work efficiently.On test day, you should be especially careful in the Reading section.You will have 75 minutes to complete Parts V, VI and VII.Many students spend too long on section V or VI because they find these the most difficult.Don't spend more than 30 minutes on the first two parts.Part VII will take you at least 40 minutes, and it is worth a lot of points, especially if you find it an easier section.12.Listen quickly
When you are studying for the TOEIC test, do not get in the habit of rewinding the tape.On test day you won't have any control over the speed of the listening section.You will not even have time to think for very long between questions.Make sure that you do not get behind during the real test.If you do not know the answer, take your best guess.Then continue to follow along.Don't look back at questions when you are waiting for another question to start.13.Practise reading aloud
Reading out loud will help your listening and reading comprehension skills.In order to comprehend English more quickly, it is important that you understand the rhythm of the language.Read from textbooks, pamphlets, newspapers, and even children's novels.You might want to tape yourself and listen to how you sound.14.Use mass media
One of the best ways to prepare for the TOEIC test is to study real English.Watch television, listen to radio reports, and read newspapers and magazines.Pay special attention to ads, letters, weather and traffic reports, coupons, and special announcements.Do this with a friend, and write out questions for each other to answer.This is a great way to practice your wh-questions.It is also a great way to learn common idiomatic expressions.15.Use free web sites
There are many web sites that offer free model tests and samples.Type TOEIC into your search engine and start practising!Surfing the web is a great way to practise your reading and listening.If you are interested in a certain topic, such as snowboarding, type that into a search engine.You might want to reserve an hour a day for Internet studying.Just make sure to study English and don't get caught wasting hours playing games!
16.Teach a native English speaker your language
If you can't afford a tutor, you might know a native English speaker who would be interested in learning your first language.Tell him you will teach him for free for one hour a week!You will have to use English to teach him, and you will learn many new English words and expressions at each session.Forcing yourself to teach someone a language will help you to understand English grammatical rules as well.Do anything you can to speak with native English speakers.17.Keep an English journal
Keeping a journal doesn't have to be an account of your daily activities.You can write anything in a journal, such as how your studying is coming along, what your new favourite word is and why, or which teacher you admire.If you are studying TOEIC with a friend, make a list of writing topics for each other.You might decide to write a paragraph three times a week.Get your friend to try to find your mistakes.Finding your partner's writing errors is great practice for Part V and VI.18.Ask questions
Never hesitate to ask lots of questions.In a TOEIC class, all of the students will benefit from your question.If you don't understand something, such as conditionals, you may lose ten points on a TOEIC exam.A teacher is not always available, but students are everywhere!Sometimes other students can help you with a grammar problem even better than a teacher.19.Manage your stress
If you are feeling stressed about taking the TOEIC you may be studying too hard or expecting too much of yourself.Like everything else in life, balance is the key.Remind yourself that you will try to do your best.Before the test, take deep breaths and remember that you can always improve your score in a few months time.In between the listening and reading section, take a few deep breaths again to get focused.20.Don't cram
You should never cram(study extremely hard in a short period of time)the night or even week before the TOEIC test.There is so much to learn when you study the TOEIC.The last week should be for reviewing and practising rather than learning new things.Make sure to get plenty of sleep the night before the test.On the day of the test, have a good meal and relax for a few hours before going to the testing centre.Plan to reward yourself when the test is over!
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2008年12月托業(yè)考試真題變型題(詞匯和語法部分)
101.The new policy on overtime compensation-------addresses the complaints of the union.(A)effect(B)effective(C)effectively(D)effectiveness
102.It is difficult for management both to satisfy-------to discipline such a large staff.(A)if(B)and(C)such(D)but 103.Mr.Smith-------his weekly groceries every Friday, so tell him what you need.(A)order(B)orders(C)to order(D)ordered 104.President Jacobson is expected to be in town-------the meeting of industry leaders.(A)for(B)under(C)across(D)down 105.The bookshelf is too big for Andrew and Jessie to carry by-------.(A)their(B)them(C)themselves(D)their own 106.You will need your order tracking number to confirm the-------of your gift on the website.(A)deliver(B)delivery(C)deliverer(D)delivered
107.Janet Evans is expected to replace Mr.Bowers-------CEO of Fabrics US following his retirement.(A)as(B)like(C)about(D)but 108.For the renovation of the main stairway, please enter through either the elevator-------the back stairwell.(A)or(B)with(C)into(D)not 109.Most people shop for their home building supplies at Jay's Lumber Yard because they offer satisfaction guarantees on-------orders.(A)any of(B)each(C)all(D)every 110.-------the Chinese buffet restaurant is in the center of the financial district, it is always busy with businessmen at lunch.(A)Therefore(B)But(C)Despite(D)Since 111.Because the banquet budget was-------calculated, the planning committee had to choose a less expensive catering service.(A)inaccuracy(B)inaccurate(C)inaccurately(D)inaccuracies 112.After we have received authorization from the head office, we will send-------the employment contract to sign.(A)she(B)her(C)hers(D)herself 113.Rental prices of our condos are-------to property availability and can change at the owner's discretion.(A)subject(B)public(C)plain(D)general 114.Mrs.Dowry is-------to receive the award of public relations officer of the year.(A)pleasure(B)pleased(C)pleasing(D)please 115.Recent surveys of college undergraduates indicate-------most students plan to major in business, economics, or engineering.(A)which(B)that(C)what(D)those 116.In an unprecedented-------of kindness, the local library donated hundreds of children's books to orphanages across the city.(A)act(B)progress(C)chance(D)number 117.A newly implemented management system is responsible for-------sales at the retail store.(A)increase(B)increases(C)increased(D)increasingly
118.Check the batteries of your fire alarms-------to keep up with safety regulations.(A)avoidably(B)regularly(C)lately(D)highly 119.Any requests for vacation time must have the-------of the general manager.(A)approve(B)approved(C)approval(D)approvingly
120.For those who wish to join the summer internship, the-------for turning in applications is April 16 at 10 A.M.(A)calendar(B)intention(C)admission(D)deadline 121.-------Brigg Electric has its headquarters in Los Angeles, it has branches throughout the continental US.(A)Although(B)Until now(C)or else(D)Thus 122.Our professional reception staff-------happy to assist you with any problems you may have while staying at our hotel.(A)is being(B)are being(C)would be(D)have been 123.Because of an urgent personal matter, Dr.Grey's talk will be-------until next month's gathering.(A)belated(B)directed(C)presented(D)postponed 124.The community college has a total of twenty academic departments-------its institution.(A)between(B)because(C)within(D)as for 125.Human resources offers orientation seminars to-------hired staff.(A)approximately(B)recently(C)exactly(D)comparatively 126.The model of the bicycle you want is available for order-------gray, silver, and gold.(A)in(B)at(C)to(D)of 127.The town's tourist information desks are-------by their large, bright signs.(A)identify(B)identifies(C)identity(D)identifiable 128.The hospital has high-------for the incoming surgeon, Dave Willis, who specializes in cardiac diseases.(A)expecting(B)expected(C)expectations(D)expectedly 129.It is vital that employees maintain physical health for their personal benefit-------the company's success.(A)even though(B)in order to(C)whether(D)as well as 130.Political analyst Rober Shaw has been commended for the refreshing-------in his essays on capitalism.(A)clear(B)clearly(C)clarity(D)clarifies 131.Celebrations for the store's tenth-------will include major discounts on products, free samples of food stuff, and face painting for kids.(A)date(B)anniversary(C)origin(D)inception 132.The doctor-------discovered the vaccine for the common cold is taking time off from his research for personal reasons.(A)he(B)who(C)some(D)also 125.Human resources offers orientation seminars to-------hired staff.(A)approximately(B)recently(C)exactly(D)comparatively 126.The model of the bicycle you want is available for order-------gray, silver, and gold.(A)in(B)at(C)to(D)of 127.The town's tourist information desks are-------by their large, bright signs.(A)identify(B)identifies(C)identity(D)identifiable 128.The hospital has high-------for the incoming surgeon, Dave Willis, who specializes in cardiac diseases.(A)expecting(B)expected(C)expectations(D)expectedly 129.It is vital that employees maintain physical health for their personal benefit----the company's success.(A)even though(B)in order to(C)whether(D)as well as 130.Political analyst Rober Shaw has been commended for the refreshing-------in his essays on capitalism.(A)clear(B)clearly(C)clarity(D)clarifies 131.Celebrations for the store's tenth-------will include major discounts on products, free samples of food stuff, and face painting for kids.(A)date(B)anniversary(C)origin(D)inception 132.The doctor-------discovered the vaccine for the common cold is taking time off from his research for personal reasons.(A)he(B)who(C)some(D)also 133.Of all the candidates for head of accounting, Mr.Lee is by far the most-------and experienced.(A)conditional(B)requisite(C)secured(D)qualified 134.Flower deliveries are made within 24 hours-------orders are called in by 2 P.M.(A)when(B)even(C)over(D)while 135.The law firm's website has been-------to increase usability for clients needing to track their cases.(A)progressed(B)relied(C)designed(D)notified 136.-------Cheryl leaves for Japan, she should be briefed on basic business culture etiquette.(A)Prior(B)Near(C)Before(D)Past 137.During the winter owners must ensure that cars don't remain-----for more than three days at a time.(A)void(B)idle(C)spare(D)null 138.Marshall Appliances has chosen to make a contract with a new marketing company-------continuing its relationship with Friendly PR.(A)out of(B)except for(C)as to(D)instead of 139.Broadband Plus sent out an e-mail apology to its clients for the-------in its wireless Internet service.(A)disruption(B)limitation(C)outbreak(D)controversy 140.-------a number of new computer programmers will be joining the team, the director will increase the number of projects for the next year.(A)If so(B)Rather than(C)Owing to(D)Given that Questions 141 to 143 refer to the following notice.This is to inform you that the seminar for all department heads-------place on Wednesday, 141.(A)took(B)will take(C)will have taken(D)taking July 15.All middle and lower management staff are-------to attend unless they have previous 142.(A)reported(B)favored(C)required(D)included commitments.The seminar will include topics-------business and leadership skills, performance management 143.(A)as long as(B)likewise(C)nevertheless(D)such as planning, and the employee evaluation and feedback process.Please come to Siena room on the fifteenth floor of the Jameson Building.Don’t forget to bring the seminar materials to the session.Please contact Mr.Blake Mariano if you have any questions.Questions 144 to 146 refer to the following letter.I am writing in reply to your article on a French tour agency in Montpellier, France.In your article, the South France Adventures Agency was given an unfavorable review.You mentioned that its tours were conducted by inexperienced tour guides.-------, my experience with the tour agency was very good.144.(A)Consequently(B)However(C)Then(D)In addition The guide had extensive knowledge about the history of South France, giving complete explanations and-------questions with specifics.I would definitely-------taking a South France Adventures tour to 145.(A)answer
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(D)consider anyone who wishes to visit the south of France.Sincerely yours, Mary Brinn Questions 147 to 149 refer to the following letter.November 20, 2008 Ruth Dalton 2459 S.Ammons St.Lakewood, CO 80227 Dear Mrs.Dalton, Thank you for purchasing the full kitchen remodeling package.Your-------of our company is highly 147.(A)patronage(B)supervision(C)predicament(D)cooperation appreciated.We hope you are delighted with the new kitchen facilities and are fully satisfied with the services and designs provided by Home Design, Inc.We have enclosed a customer survey form.Your comments will help us-------your future needs.148.(A)wish(B)meet(C)please(D)think To encourage you to take part in our survey, we will enter you in a special draw for a free set of home fixtures we recently launched.All you need to do is send in the completed form by November 30 in order to be eligible for the drawing.Winners-------on December 3.149.(A)should notify(B)was notified(C)will be notified(D)notifies Thank you once again.Sincerely yours, Martin CaldwellQuestions 150 to 152 refer to the following article.Silverline Paper Company, the biggest paper producer in the United States, will open a new factory in Regina, Canada.It officially announced its plans to-------the new manufacturing plant at a press 150.(A)sell(B)relocate(C)build(D)renovate conference last week.The-------is expected to cost Silverline nearly 200 million dollars.151.(A)appeal(B)prediction(C)merger(D)venture According to Cynthia Gray, spokesperson for the company, Silverline foresees hiring 600 workers from the Regina area.“The people of Regina have been very receptive to the construction of the new factory.We are anticipating a long and successful future here,” said Gray.The new plant is expected to become-------by early next year.152.(A)operation(B)operating(C)operational(D)operate
TOEIC 2008.Oct.Reading 101.Register your name and address on theWeb site in order to-------a purchase online.(A)make(B)shop(C)owe(D)use 102.All-------for time off must go through the Human Resources Department first.(A)request(B)requests(C)requested(D)requesting 103.Despite it being his first time in an authority position, Mark led the project remarkably-------.(A)partly(B)even(C)yet(D)well 104.The detailed analyses of third and fourth quarter sales are included in-------final report.(A)he(B)his(C)him(D)himself 105.Any visitors to the production facilities must-------a security pass from the information desk at the front entrance.(A)allow(B)achieve(C)obtain(D)remind 106.Students enrolled as full-time can fully-------in the university extracurricular clubs.(A)participate(B)participant(C)participating(D)had participated 107.Dr.Byer is-------with the renovations made to his clinic by the remodeling company.(A)pleasing(B)pleased(C)pleasant(D)pleasure 108.When picking up your rental car, make sure to inspect the vehicle-------for pre-existing damages.(A)strongly(B)firmly(C)extremely(D)thoroughly 109.For more-------about this month's special bargains, contact one of our customer representatives at 555-5258.(A)detail(B)details(C)detailed(D)detailing 110.Staff members are required to follow the---regulation as written in the employee manual unless otherwise indicated by their supervisors.(A)distant(B)current(C)confident(D)alive 111.The mechanic was able-------the faulty wiring in the conference room.(A)repaired(B)repairing(C)to repair(D)will repair 112.It is-------urgent nor essential for Quality Brand Inc.to update its internal network at this time.(A)neither(B)nevertheless(C)therefore(D)if 113.Excel Energy Corporation's new online training program has-----features and forum discussions for trainees.(A)interactive(B)symptomatic(C)conclusive(D)broken 114.Fabric Masters sells a variety-------premium cotton shirts to more than 35 companies located internationally.(A)across(B)into(C)of(D)in 115.Because of high consumer demand for organic products, we have to produce them-------than ever before.(A)so fast(B)fast(C)faster(D)too fast 116.Please remind the presenters that the-------of the talk should not exceed the 45-minute time limit.(A)instant(B)length(C)attention(D)specification 117.After giving the team their assignment, the project manager left them to figure out a strategy on-------.(A)they(B)their own(C)them(D)themselves 118.The customer on hold on line two has questions-------our cancellation and refund policies.(A)between(B)onto(C)next(D)regarding 119.Our senior advisor joined the company last year and transformed us-------a local distributor to a worldwide enterprise.(A)from(B)about(C)toward(D)even 120.To be-------for the corporate shareholder's program, you must have been working here for at least three consecutive years.(A)eligible(B)considerate(C)available(D)partial 121.Following completion of the three-day workshop, participants will be required to answer a-------questionnaire about the usefulness of the sessions.(A)brief(B)briefly(C)briefest(D)briefed 122.Shoppers can save up to sixty percent-------ordering their HomeCare Rice Cooker through the catalogue before January.(A)at(B)as(C)by(D)in 123.IKO Home has revealed a brand new line of furniture specially designed for college students who-------in small dormitories.(A)reside(B)resident(C)residing(D)residence 124.Opening our branch office in one of the less crowded areas of the city would be more beneficial for our employees and less costly-------moving downtown.(A)while(B)but(C)than(D)and 125.Business consultant Laura Freeman was-------available to advise our administrative team during the merger negotiations with KEMP Steel.(A)continue(B)continuity(C)continuous(D)continuously 126.Four of the hotel's executive suites have been-------for traveling diplomats who are on overseas assignments.(A)placed(B)reserved(C)collected(D)remained 127.Prior to takeoff, flight personnel have to make sure that-------of the passengers has fastened their seat belt and is sitting in an upright position.(A)every(B)all(C)much(D)each 128.For the graphic designer position, we need an applicant with both educational and professional qualifications who seeks to partake in a business from its-------.(A)cause(B)solution(C)inception(D)growth 129.Floor personnel should not sign out from their shift-------all of the shelves are adequately stocked.(A)except(B)until(C)soon(D)earlier 130.The front and rear exits of the cinema will be open after the movie has finished so that viewers can depart in an-------fashion.(A)orderly(B)enduring(C)apparent(D)accomplished 131.We at Kitchen Supplies guarantee that orders will be delivered-------three weeks time.(A)within(B)sometime(C)nearby(D)during 132.Kevin Cruiser has been promoted to assistant manager of production-------his long record of hard work and dedication to the company.(A)up to(B)furthermore(C)because of(D)given that 133.A recall on the XS model engine was announced after the factory received-------that smoke appeared after only two or three hours of driving.(A)complains(B)complained(C)complaints(D)complainer 134.Increasing-------in the technology industries in Asia will force companies to recruit more qualified candidates.(A)challenge(B)encounter(C)opponent(D)competition 135.In the case of flight delays or-------unexpected changes in schedules, the meeting will be moved to a more suitable time.(A)others(B)another(C)any other(D)one another 136.The deadline for this month's articles for Fame Magazine has been-------to August 30.(A)opened(B)extended(C)finished(D)progressed 137.Despite having received positive reviews by industry critics, sales of the digital MP3 player have been quite-------.(A)disappoint(B)disappointed(C)disappointment(D)disappointing 138.Maria has been-------appointed to serve as the chairperson for the treasury committee, but the position will not be permanently filled until later this month.(A)provisionally(B)comparably(C)restrictively(D)critically 139.Construction crews have torn up the town's main road-------find that the underground water system is in the way of their plans.(A)so as(B)only to(C)even though(D)in order that 140.-------the company's official financial advisor, Mr.Jefferson is privy to top-secret information and statistics about the company's performance.(A)To be(B)Be(C)Being(D)Has been Questions 141 to 143 refer to the following memo.To: Staff, Research and Development Dept.From: Jasmine Sparks, Manager Date: October 20 Re: David Yang’s farewell party
I’m sure everyone in the department knows that David Yang will be leaving the company to work for Meyers and Goldman by now.A farewell party-------for David from 5:30 to 8:30 P.M.on Friday, 141.(A)will be held(B)is held(C)had been held(D)was held October 31, in the main conference room.I would like to ask each of you to contribute a small sum of money for a present that the department will purchase for David in appreciation for the excellent work he has done-----the years.I have asked my secretary, Claudette, to receive your donations, so please 142.(A)past(B)since(C)around(D)over
drop by her desk before the end of next week.It is my hope that you will be able to join the entire department in honoring David’s ten years with the company.Please get in touch with Claudette by 5 P.M.on Monday, October 27 to let us know----you 143.(A)whenever(B)whether(C)whose(D)what
will be attending the commemoration.Questions 144 to 146 refer to the following letter.Dear Mr.Castro: It is my pleasure to-------you that beginning next month, Chrislyn Spano will be Gibson & Dunn’s 144.(A)be informed(B)informing(C)inform(D)be informative Real Estate representative in your area.Ms.Spano has been assisting clients in purchasing land and housing in the Bromley area for the last seven years.She is very-------in her field, and we are fortunate to have her in our London office.145.(A)probable(B)perceived(C)represented(D)knowledgeable If you are interested in buying-------, please write to her at cs@gibsondunn.com.146.(A)material(B)property(C)replacements(D)equipment Very sincerely yours, MARILYN CARR Manager Gibson & Dunn, London Questions 147 to 149 refer to the following article.To help pay for infrastructure improvements, Governor Bill Anderson-------a $1 increase on the 147.(A)will approve(B)is approving(C)has approved(D)would approve toll fee for vehicles entering the western turnpikes.The governor’s decision took effect last week.It is expected that an amount of $80 million dollars will be generated from the increase this year and will be used to repair the state’s turnpike system.-------, the Transport Authority is now scheduling tunnel 148.(A)Instead(B)Similarly(C)Before(D)Accordingly and road renovations to ensure drivers’ convenience and safety.In a press conference held last week, Governor Anderson addressed the motorists’ concerns.He said that although the toll fee increase is-------, he believes that it will improve road and 149.(A)unstable(B)unpopular(C)inefficient(D)insufficient traffic conditions for all drivers using the turnpike.Questions 150 to 152 refer to the following letter.GIL DURDIN Director Newline Shopping Center Dear Mr.Durdin, In high-traffic establishments such as yours, floors are used around the clock as deliverymen bring goods and people come and go into the building.Given the-------use, the floors must be very 150.(A)convenient(B)constant(C)preferred(D)flexible durable to remain usable over the years.To-------this matter, Floorbest, Inc.has designed a special protective floor system specially for 151.(A)research(B)achieve(C)prevent(D)address supermarkets and commercial centers like yours.We are the speediest installer in your region!After you make an order, a Floorbest installer will visit your location within two business days to take the exact specifications for your business.Installation of the new flooring system-------within four weeks.152.(A)will be guaranteeing(B)will guarantee(C)is guaranteed(D)was guaranteed To request a free estimate, please call today at 373-4555.CLYDE PARKER Manager Floorbest, Inc.101 A 102 B 103 D 104 B 105 C 106 A 107 B 108 D 109 B 110 B111 C 112 A 113 A 114 C 115 C 116 B 117 B 118 D 119 A 120 A 121 A 122 C 123 A 124 C 125 D126 B 127 D 128 C 129 B 130 A131 A 132 C 133 C 134 D 135 C136 B 137 D 138 A 139 B 140 C 141 A 142 D 143 B 144 C 145 D146 B 147 C 148 D 149 B 150 B151 D 152 C
TOEIC 2008.Nov.101.Our new e-Touch planner is smaller-------the competition and boasts more memory(A)at(B)with(C)for(D)than 102.Assembly line workers and factory supervisors are encouraged to-------safety helmets while working.(A)wear(B)wore(C)worn(D)wearing 103.Parents of teenage kids are increasingly concerned about the-------of money their children spend every day.(A)reason(B)amount(C)total(D)location 104.Both the president-------the executive assistant will be speaking at the annual company party this year.(A)either(B)or(C)and(D)nor 105.Airlines have made a decision to-------the cost of tickets as a result of the rise in oil prices.(A)remain(B)increase(C)comment(D)construct 106.Passengers are asked to select their meal-------on the online form when making their reservations.(A)prefers(B)preferring(C)preferences(D)preferred 107.Educational Development's annual meeting-------management staff is going to take place at the Royal Hotel conference center.(A)from(B)into(C)to(D)for 108.For a-------time, club members may bring guests at half the price of the regular fee.(A)limit(B)limits(C)limited(D)limitation 109.Go through the instruction manual-------before assembling your new computer desk.(A)extremely(B)harmlessly(C)carefully(D)hardly 110.Keeley Vacations is building their newest resort-------the eastern section of the island.(A)in(B)up(C)against(D)during 111.Hazelden Network Solutions-------amended its policy on employee holiday and sick leave.(A)more recent(B)recent(C)recently(D)recentness 112.Weather forecasters-------that the storm headed towards the town would hit around mid-day.(A)predicted(B)prediction(C)predictable(D)predictably 113.-------the summer holiday, Max Music will be closed from June 6 to June 10.(A)According to(B)Because of(C)However(D)Therefore 114.The sale of over 100 of our MountainTrek bicycles would not have succeeded without the-------of sales director Richard Riley.(A)contribute(B)contribution(C)contributed(D)contributing 115.Many customers find that the application process for a house mortgage is overly-------.(A)complicate(B)complicating(C)complicated(D)complicatedly 116.Please make sure to fill out your daily reports properly-------we can monitor your progress.(A)also(B)yet(C)even(D)so 117.Our credit card policy regarding interest rates is-------available in print or digital format.(A)ready(B)readying(C)readily(D)readiness 118.As-------in the housing contract, all expenses related to general maintenance should be paid for by the tenant.(A)notes(B)note(C)noting(D)noted 119.-------you have finished the budget report, please send a copy of it to the head office for review.(A)As well as(B)As soon as(C)In addition to(D)In regard to 120.Flyers and posters for the weekend's event should be posted-------employees could see them.(A)wherever(B)whoever(C)whatever(D)whichever 121.Job counselors suggest that taking night classes at a local university can increase your-------and potentially lead to promotion.(A)qualify(B)qualified(C)qualifier(D)qualifications 122.Jackie's train from New York to Boston was stalled on the tracks for-------an hour before mechanics could fix the problem.(A)still(B)within(C)more than(D)now that 123.If anyone has suggestions for the Christmas gathering they would like to-------for this year, please give them to Mr.Hall in marketing.(A)acquaint(B)propose(C)employ(D)practice 124.World Connect aims to be the most successful global-------of international delivery solutions.(A)provided(B)provider(C)provision(D)providing 125.The hiring process at Gibson Factories is-------watched by government agents specializing in legal immigration.(A)approximately(B)nearly(C)closely(D)doubtingly 126.Rather than using a standard employee scheduling software program, the IT team at IntelCorp has built a program of-------.(A)they(B)their(C)themselves(D)their own 127.The success of the new cell phone developed by Kio Electronics is mostly due to its-------television advertisements.(A)entertaining(B)loyal(C)amazed(D)recreational 128.Our Asian and Middle-Eastern markets have grown-------larger since establishing branch offices at various international locations.(A)consider(B)considerate(C)considerable(D)considerably 129.All funding request forms have to be-------by the office manager prior to submission to the accounting department.(A)treated(B)entitled(C)signed(D)journeyed 130.The two-bedroom apartment above the convenience store on Bleeker Street has been-------for over five months due to recent increases in crime in the neighborhood.(A)vacant(B)vacantly(C)vacancy(D)vacating 131.People donating items,-------new or used, to the Children's Hospital must register their donations with the front desk.(A)neither(B)whether(C)unless(D)besides 132.In her most anticipated film yet, Margaret Jones has-------to incorporate elements of realism into her work.(A)attempted(B)completed(C)persuaded(D)recognized 133.In her acceptance speech for Employee of the Year award, Diane emphasized her strong-------to the growth of our corporation.(A)assessment(B)reference(C)selection(D)commitment 134.The groups-------members fail to show up will be immediately disqualified from the event.(A)its(B)that(C)which(D)whose 135.Our CEO is prepared to offer-------incentives to distributors that sell our product in high quantities.(A)additional(B)fixed(C)multiple(D)hopeful 136.While workers used to car-pool to save money on fuel, it is now more-------for them to take public transportation.(A)potential(B)efficient(C)monetary(D)competent 137.Inquiries-------to payroll must be directed to the accounting department located on the 5th floor.(A)pertaining(B)receiving(C)similar(D)granted 138.-------human resources expected employees to opt for flex-time, but most people actually stayed on the regular nine to five schedule.(A)In light of(B)Although(C)At first(D)Despite 139.Federal agencies have finally released the reports indicating a nationwide-------in skilled workers.(A)reward(B)surplus(C)price(D)substitute 140.Cindy in human resources has been-------with putting together profiles of each employee for the company website.(A)appointed(B)hired(C)obligated(D)charged “North Side: Movers and Shakers” has a minor-------of fact.Maria Flanagan is named in the report as the chef of North Side’s Italy 2000 Restaurant.141.(A)matter(B)statement(C)report(D)error She is-------the manager of the fine dining place.Wesley Boyd is the chef.142.(A)actually(B)probably(C)rarely(D)usually I believe the writer of the article may have cited the wrong information because Maria’s daughter, Beth Flanagan, was the restaurant’s chef for a few years.The manager of Italy 2000 Restaurant is extremely proud of-------business as it has played an important role in attracting visitors to the community.143.(A)your(B)her(C)his(D)our It is a great spot to eat a delicious Italian meal!Sincerely yours, Donald Newborn North Side resident Questions 144 to 146 refer to the following e-mail.To: BWA general membership From: Owen Drage, President Date: February 21 Subject: March conference Attachment: Conference brochure and registration form Dear Colleagues, It was an honor to meet so many of you at the general meeting last week, when we talked about ways for members-------information and have our organization benefit the business community.144.(A)have shared(B)are sharing(C)will share(D)to share With that goal in mind, I would like to invite you to attend the BWA Conference on Dealing with the Ongoing Economic Crisis scheduled for March 15-18 in Sacramento.The conference will feature seminars on corporate social responsibility and protecting the stockholders.These-------were 145.(A)arguments(B)topics(C)questions(D)materials
suggested by members in response to a questionnaire that we sent out last month.I am positive that the conference will provide-------opportunities to unite with colleagues and determine ways to use our 146.(A)valuable(B)value(C)to value(D)valuing knowledge in improving the economic picture for everyone involved.Please see the attached files for additional details and information on how to register for the conference.Best regards, Owen Drage, President Business Worldwide Association Questions 147 to 149 refer to the following e-mail.To: Benjamin Castro From: Larry Biggs Re: Internal transfer Date: August 15 Dear Ben, I am pleased to inform you that your request for a transfer has been-------.As of September 1, you 147.(A)cancelled(B)appreciated(C)approved(D)interrupted will be switching from the human resources department in our Dover branch to the research & development department in our headquarters in Richmond.For the Richmond job, you-------to Cynthia Rhodes, the R&D head, as soon as possible to discuss 148.(A)were reported(B)reported(C)reporting(D)will report your immediate tasks, which will include familiarizing yourself with R&D systems, current projects and new research.In addition, may I encourage you to complete any unfinished assignments in your present position and assist in orienting your-------before you vacate your post by the end of 149.(A)occupant(B)replacement(C)recipient(D)attendant the month? Congratulations on your transfer, and we at Dover wish you the best!Warm regards, Larry Biggs Questions 150 to 152 refer to the following article.GamePlan Videos, Inc.reported a considerable-------in its final quarter net earnings after 150.(A)rise(B)interest(C)hold(D)decline launching its newest video game “Music Maker” just six weeks ago.The role-playing game has done very well in a saturated market, selling over one million units-------its first six weeks in major 151.(A)before(B)since(C)after(D)during stores across the country.Ross Patterson, director of GamePlan, said at a press conference that he was “confident about Music Maker’s success, and expects that the popularity of the game will improve GamePlan’s global reputation as a top producer of video games.” Patterson noted that in the same period of time, sales of GamePlan’s other games-------as well.152.(A)grow(B)will grow(C)grew(D)would grow GamePlan Videos now holds about 50 percent of the video game market in the United States.Patterson anticipates GamePlan to obtain a higher share in the international market before the year is over.Keys 101 D 102 A 103 B 104 C 105 B 106 C 107 D 108 C 109 C 110 A 111 C 112 A 113 B 114 B 115 C 116 D 117 C 118 D 119 B 120 A 121 D 122 C 123 B 124 B 125 C 126 D 127 A 128 D 129 C 130 A 131 B 132 A 133 D 134 D 135 A 136 B 137 A 138 C 139 B 140 D 141 D 142 A 143 B 144 D 145 B 146 A 147 C 148 D 149 B 150 A 151 D 152 C