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TOEIC SPEAKING Actual Test 1
- Part 1
Tasks 1-2: Read a text aloud
In this part of the test, you will read aloud the text on the screen. You will have 45 seconds to prepare. Then you will have 45 seconds to read the text aloud.
Exercise 1 Read a Text Aloud 1
Preparation Time 00:00:45, Response Time 00:00: For the first time, Seal, Inc. has received more than half its annual sales from groceries. Groceries accounted for 51% of Seal’s $258.2 billion in sales last year, up from 49% the year before. The retailer now operates 2,750 supermarkets around the world while it has pared back its traditional discount stores to 803, down from 1, five years ago. Seal also has been lowering shelves and widening aisles throughout its stores as part of a program to make the shopping experience more appealing.
Exercise 2 Read a Text Aloud 2
Preparation Time 00:00:45, Response Time 00:00: British Air Flight 727 had taken off Tuesday from Athens and was over the North Sea when a voice came over the loudspeaker instructing passengers to assume the brace position for an emergency water landing. “We apologize to passengers on board the flight for causing them undue distress,” said the plane’s captain.
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Task 3: Describe a picture
In this part of the test, you will describe the picture on your screen in as much detail as you can. You will have 45 seconds to prepare your response. Then you will have 45 seconds to speak about the picture. Exercise 3 Describe a Picture Preparation Time 00:00:45, Response Time 00:00:
Describe the picture.
Step 1. Make a rough guess on what the picture is about. (the main object or focus of the picture) Step 2. Start describing from the background to the foreground, and from the left hand side to the right. Step 3. Describe details on objects with its position in the picture. (Combine this step with the next in case there’s not enough time.) {Useful Expressions}
- in the fore/background - in front of ~ / at the back of ~
- on the left/right hand side
- on the upper/lower left/right corner
TOEIC SPEAKING Actual Test 1
- Part 2
Tasks 7-9: Respond to questions using information provided
In this part of the test, you will answer three questions based on the information provided in the table below. You will have 45 seconds to read the information before the questions begin. You will have 3 seconds to prepare after each question. You will have 15 se conds to respond in exercises 1 and 2 and 30 seconds to respond in exercise 3.
Exercise 1 Question
Preparation Time 00:00:
TABLE
Preparation Time 00:00:03, Response Time 00:00:
I am very interested in basic business computing courses. Could you
tell me what business computing courses are available?
Exercise 2 Question Preparation Time 00:00:03, Response Time 00:00:
I believe that the computer diploma programs start on October 1 and
end on December 20. Is that correct?
Exercise 3 Question Preparation Time 00:00:03, Response Time 00:00:
I am only available in the evening after work. Could you tell me which
computer programs are available in the evening and how much they
cost?
TOEIC SPEAKING Actual Test 2
Speaking Test Directions
This is the TOEIC Speaking test. This test includes 11 questions that measure different aspects of your speaking ability. The test lasts approximately 20 minutes. Question Task Evaluation Criteria 1 – 2 Read a text aloud • pronunciation
- intonation and stress 3 Describe a picture all of the above, plus
- grammar
- vocabulary
- cohesion 4 – 6 Respond to questions all of the above, plus
- relevance of content
- completeness of content 7 – 9 Respond to questions all of the above using information provided 10 Propose a solution all of the above 11 Express an opinion all of the above For each type of question, you will be given specific directions, including the time allowed for preparation and speaking. It is to your advantage to say as much as you can in the time allowed. It is also important that you speak clearly and that you answer each question according to the directions. Questions 1–2: Read a text aloud
Directions: In this part of the test, you will read aloud the text on the screen. You will have 45
seconds to prepare. Then you will have 45 seconds to read the text aloud.
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Describe the picture.
Step 1. Make a rough guess on what the picture is about. (the main object or focus of the picture) Step 2. Start describing from the background to the foreground, and from the left hand side to the right. Step 3. Describe details on objects with its position in the picture. (Combine this step with the next in case there’s not enough time.) {Useful Expressions}
- in the fore/background - in front of ~ / at the back of ~
- on the left/right hand side
- on the upper/lower left/right corner Step 4. Imagine your answer based on the information in the picture. {Useful Expressions}
- looks like ~ - appears to ~
- probably / could be / may be ~ because /due to the fact that ~ Questions 4–6: Respond to questions
Directions: In this part of the test, you will answer three questions. For each question, begin
responding immediately after you hear a beep. No preparation time is provided. You will have
15 seconds to respond to Questions 4 and 5, and 30 seconds to respond to Question 6.
Example 1: (Narrator): Imagine that a Canadian marketing firm is doing research
in your country. You have agreed to participate in a telephone interview about
television viewing.
Question 4: How often do you watch television? Question 5: What kinds of programs do you usually watch? Question 6: Describe your favorite television program.
Example 2: (Narrator): Imagine that a friend will be moving to your
neighborhood. You are having a telephone conversation about where you live.
Question 4: How many grocery stores are in your neighborhood, and can you walk to them? Question 5: What’s the best time of day to go to the grocery store, and why? Question 6: Do you usually buy all your groceries from the same store? Why or why not? Questions 7–9: Respond to questions using information provided
Question 9: I may not be available for the full day. Could you give me information about the activities in the morning, before lunchtime? Question 10: Propose a solution
Directions: In this part of the test, you will be presented with a problem and asked to propose
a solution. You will have 30 seconds to prepare. Then you will have 60 seconds to speak.
Respond as if you work at the bank.
In your response, be sure to
- show that you recognize the problem, and
- propose a way of dealing with the problem.
Hi, this is Marsha Syms. Um, I’m calling about my bank card. I went to the bank
machine early this morning, you know — the ATM (upspeak) ... because the bank
was closed so only the machine was open. Anyway, I put my card in the machine
and got my money out....but then my card didn’t come out of the machine. I got
my receipt and my money but then my bank card just didn’t come out. And I’m
leaving for my vacation tonight so I’m really going to need it....I had to get to work
early this morning, and couldn’t wait around for the bank to open....Could you call
me here at work, and let me know how to get my bank card back? I’m really busy
today, and really need you to call me soon. I can’t go on vacation without my
bank card. This is Marsha Syms at 555-1234. Thanks
Question 11: Express an opinion
Directions : In this part of the test, you will give your opinion about a specific topic. Be sure to
say as much as you can in the time allowed. You will have 15 seconds to prepare. Then you will
have 60 seconds to speak.
Question: (Narrator): Some people prefer to take a job that does not pay well but
does provide a lot of time off from work. What is your opinion about taking a job
with a low salary that has a lot of vacation time? Give reasons for your opinion.
TOEIC SPEAKING Actual Test 3
Step 1. Make a rough guess on what the picture is about. (the main object or focus of the picture) Step 2. Start describing from the background to the foreground, and from the left hand side to the right. Step 3. Describe details on objects with its position in the picture. (Combine this step with the next in case there’s not enough time.) {Useful Expressions}
- in the fore/background
- in front of ~ / at the back of ~
- on the left/right hand side
- on the upper/lower left/right corner Step 4. Imagine your answer based on the information in the picture. {Useful Expressions}
- looks like ~
- appears to ~
- probably / could be / may be ~ because /due to the fact that Question 4-6: Respond to questions
Directions: In this part of the test, you will answer three questions. For each
question, begin responding immediately after the question has finished. No
preparation time is provided. You will have 15 seconds to respond to
Questions 4 and 5 and 30 seconds to respond to Question 6.
Imagine that a North American marketing firm is doing research in your country. You
have agreed to participate in a telephone interview about movies.
Question 4 When and where did you last watch a movie? Question 5 What are your favorite kinds of movies?
Question 6 How important is it to monitor the movies that children
watch and why?
Question 7- 9 : Respond to questions with information given Directions: In this part of the test, you will answer three questions. For each question, begin responding immediately.
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TOEIC SPEAKING Actual Test 4
Read a text Aloud
In Questions 1 and 2 you will be asked to read a piece of text out loud. You will be scored based on your pronunciation and intonation. Take a deep breath and try to read at a natural pace.
Preparation time: 45 seconds
Response time: 45 seconds
A radio commercial
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Mixer by Berring. Unlike other bread machines that can be difficult to clean
and store, the Double Duty Dough Mixer breaks down into five parts that can
go directly into your dishwasher. This stainless steel appliance will mix
dough for you in a fraction of the time it takes to knead dough by hand. The
automated delay feature at the beginning of the mix cycle gives your
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Advertising
What is advertising? Is it telling the truth or is it making things look better
than they really are? Or is it lying? Companies pay a lot of money for
adverts. Some of the ads you see in glossy magazines look like art. The
commercials on TV look like mini movies. Do they really change our behavior?
Do adverts make you buy things? I think some advertising is a form of lying.
Is BMW really “The ultimate driving machine” like they say in their ads?
British Airways used to say they were “The world’s favorite airline,” but had
to stop saying it because it wasn’t true. Personally, I get tired of watching
ads on television. They always interrupt a good program. I like ads in
magazines. They’re usually quite interesting.
Describing a photograph
Directions: This part will analyze how well the student can describe a picture in English. In this part of the test, you will describe the picture on your screen in as much detail as you can. You will have 30 seconds to prepare your response. Then you will have 45 seconds to speak about the picture [Question 3] Step 1. Make a rough guess on what the picture is about. (the main object or focus of the picture) Step 2. Start describing from the background to the foreground, and from the left hand side to the right. Step 3. Describe details on objects with its position in the picture. (Combine this step with the next in case there’s not enough time.) {Useful Expressions}
- in the fore/background
- in front of ~ / at the back of ~
- on the left/right hand side
- on the upper/lower left/right corner Step 4. Imagine your answer based on the information in the picture. {Useful Expressions}
- looks like ~
- appears to ~
- probably / could be / may be ~ because /due to the fact that
