Resume English Practicum 1

Part II: Question and Response

source: http://www.englishclub.com/esl-exams/ets-toeic-practice-2.htm 
books: English Practicum I

In Part II of the TOEIC you will be tested on your ability to respond to a question. It is very important that you can understand and identify wh-questions. You will listen to three possible responses. Only one of the responses is correct.



Transcript:

1. How many people are coming to the conference?
    A) There were 70 people there.
    B) I don't think she is coming.
    C) At least 150 people

2. Do you think the boss will take us out for lunch today?
    A) I had a hamburger and fries.
    B) He's probably too busy today.
    C) I didn't take the bus

3. Did you fax the letter to the client?
   A) I'll type it after lunch.
   B) No, I sent it by email.
   C) I collected some important facts.

4. Did you have to wait very long?
   A) No more than an hour.
   B) I hate long line-ups.
   C) I've gained twenty pounds.

Part III: Short Conversations

source: http://www.englishclub.com/esl-exams/ets-toeic-practice-3.htm

In this part of the test you will listen to a short conversation between a man and a woman. After the conversation, you will answer three questions about the dialogue. There will be four possible answers for each question. Typical questions include, who, what, where, when, why, and how. You may also be asked to make an inference.

Man         : Do you want to share a taxi to the airport? We can save on expenses that way, and as you   know the company is trying to cut costs.

Woman    : Actually I'm not flying. I'm going to the conference by bus. I have to leave tomorrow  because it's going to take two days to get there.

Man         : That's right. I forgot that you are afraid of flying. Are you taking a vacation day tomorrow?

Woman    : Well, I worked some overtime last week, so I just banked it instead of wasting holiday day.

1. What are the man and woman mainly discussing?
    A) A vacation
    B) A budget
    C) A company policy
    D) A conference

2. How is the woman traveling?
   A) By plane
   B) By bus
   C) By taxi
   D) By car

3. Why aren't the man and woman going together?
   A) The woman needs to arrive earlier.
   B) The man has to work overtime.
   C) The woman dislikes air travel.
   D) The man has to go to the bank first.

 Man     : I have a doctor's appointment this afternoon. Are you going to be in the office, or do you have a meeting?
Woman : I'll be here. And, don't worry. I don't have much on for today, so I'll handle all of your calls.
Man      : Thanks. I'm expecting a call from my lawyer. He's supposed to be sending me some changes to the contracts.
Woman : I'll make sure to take a detailed message if he calls. Is there anything you want to tell him?
Man     : Well, you could remind him that I'm going to need to come downtown and sign a few papers in front of him. I'll have to set something up for next week.
 

4. What does the man have to do today?
   A) Visit his lawyer
   B) Get a massage
   C) Go to the doctor
   D) Make an appointment

5. What can be inferred from the conversation?
   A) The woman is the man's receptionist.
   B) The lawyer works in the same building.
   C) The woman has no deadlines today.
   D)The man and woman have a meeting this afternoon.

6. What does the woman offer to do for the man?
   A) Answer his phone
   B) Call his lawyer
   C) Pick up the newspaper
   D) Take notes at the meeting

Giving and Asking Direction

Word List

Asking for and Giving Directions

How do I get to …?

What's the best way to …?

Where is …?

Go straight on (until you come to …).

Turn back./Go back.

Turn left/right (into …-street).

Go along …

Cross …

Take the first/second road on the left/right

It's on the left/right.

straight  on

opposite 

near 

next to

between 

at the end (of)

on/at the corner

behind 

in front of

(just) around the corner

traffic lights

crossroads, junction 

signpost

source: http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/vocabulary/directions

example: 

 

A: Excuse me, where is the post office, please? 

B: Turn right at the next corner. Then go straight on until you come to the traffic lights.Turn left there.The post office is opposite the cinema. 

A : Thank you.

Greeting and Asking/Giving Help.

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Use “Please” to someone who just know them

1. Would you?  => Would you doing my English task?
2. Could you?  => Could you tell me what happen here?

Use to someone who we know them for a long-time

3. Will you? => Will you make a cup of tea for me?
4. Can you? => Can you give me some money?
   
   

Responses:
a. Yes, with my pleasure.
b. Okay, no problem.
c. Of course I’ll do

d. sorry, I can’t do it for you

e. sorry, I can’t help

example:

Bartender:	Hi there. What can I get for you?
Guest:	I need something cold.
Bartender:	You've come to the right place.
Guest:	Do you have any specials on?
Bartender:	We have highballs on for half price.
Guest:	Sorry, I meant for beer.
Bartender:	Our beer special tonight is a pitcher of local draft with a half dozen wings for $12.99.
Guest:	I guess I should have brought a friend. I think I'll just have a Heineken for now.
Bartender:	Sure, would you like that on tap or in a can?
Guest:	Do you have it in a bottle?
Bartender:	No, I'm afraid we don't.
Guest:	That's okay. I'll take a pint.
Bartender:	A pint of Heineken coming up.
Guest:	Actually, you better just make it a sleeve.
Bartender:	Sure. And should I start you a tab?
Guest:	No, I'm driving. How much do I owe you?
Bartender:	$5.25.
Guest:	Here's 6. Keep the change.
Bartender:	Thank you.