Part 2 - QUESTION-RESPONSE
You will be given 25 questions. For each item, you will hear a question or statement with 3 possible responses. You have to choose the answer that best responds to the question or statement.
STRATEGY 1:
Understanding different question types: yes/no questions and WH-questionsSNEAK PEEK 1
SNEAK PEEK 1: Choosing the correct answer for the question type
A. Instructions: Match the yes/no questions 1-4 with two answers from a-h.
| Yes/No Questions | Answers from a-h |
|---|---|
1. Have you finished the experiment? | a. You should probably call them first. |
b. No, I don't think it would be a big deal. | |
2. Is there anything good on TV tonight? | c. Unfortunately, I already have plans for dinner. |
d. The news comes on in about an hour. | |
3. Do you think my parents would mind if I went with you? | e. Yes, I was right on schedule. |
f. I don't think so. Weeknight shows are boring these days. | |
4. Would you like to work overtime tonight? | g. I still need to clean the lab equipment. |
h. Sure, I need the hours. |
Now give one more possible answer for each question.
B. Instructions: Match the WH-questions 1-4 with two answers from a-h.
| WH-Questions | Answers from a-h |
|---|---|
1. Who is going to represent their team at the conference? | a. He normally treats his friends to a fancy dinner. |
b. They're having a hard time picking one. | |
2. What is Mike planning to do for his birthday? | c. It must be Janice. She did it last year. |
d. Their flight was canceled due to the storm. | |
3. How are the contract negotiations coming along? | e. He hasn't shared anything to me. |
f. Our lawyers are reviewing the proposed amendments. | |
4. Why did they cancel the reservation? | g. The clients must've changed their minds. |
h. We're almost done with all the paperwork. |
Now give one more possible answer for each question.
LET'S TRY IT 1
LET'S TRY IT 1: Different ways of answering questions and using key words
A. Instructions: Read each question then listen to four responses. Match each one to questions a-d below.
Questions A - D: LET'S TRY IT 1
a. Is Dr. Anderson attending the seminar this weekend?
b. Did Joanna say when she would be available for a meeting?
c. Could you please let her know that Jay came by this morning?
d. Do you think Mr. Kaprinski would mind if I made some changes?
B. Instructions: Listen to three questions. Complete the table with the correct key words (question words, nouns, verbs) that you hear from each one.
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Questions 1 - 3: LET'S TRY IT 1
| Question Words | Nouns | Verbs |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | ||
| 2. | ||
| 3. |
Now listen to the questions again. Your mentor will pause after each question, repeat what you hear.
LET'S PRACTICE 1
Instructions: Listen to six questions for Part 2. Your mentor will pause the audio after each question, then repeat the key words that you hear. After you have given the key words, your mentor will play the answer choices. After each set of choices, choose the best one.
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Questions 1 - 6: LET'S PRACTICE 1
1. Key words:
Correct answer:
2. Key words:
Correct answer:
3. Key words:
Correct answer:
4. Key words:
Correct answer:
5. Key words:
Correct answer:
6. Key words:
Correct answer:
LET'S UNDERSTAND!
COMMON DISTRACTORS
| COMMON DISTRACTORS | EXAMPLES |
|---|---|
Type 1. Similar-sounding words This distractor uses words or phrases that sound similar to the expected correct response. | Q: How many pairs of tickets do we need? A: I eat chicken two or three times a week. (Incorrect, ticket - chicken) B: Four should be enough. (Correct) C: Get some pears, and some apples, too. (Incorrect, pairs - pears) |
Type 2. Repeating of words from the question This distractor repeats words and phrases in the question or statement, but the meaning are unrelated. | Q: Are there any more copies of the annual report left? A: Yes, there should be a few on the shelf in the library. (Correct) B: No, I'm afraid he left early this afternoon. (Incorrect - left) C: Yes, turn left at the next traffic light. (Incorrect - left) |
Type 3. Related subject, irrelevant response This distractor responds to a common misunderstanding of the question/statement. It uses words that relate to one of the key words in the question, but don't actually answer it. | Q: Where will you stay when you go to Paris? A: I'm leaving on the tenth. (Incorrect, answers "When will you go to Paris?") B: At a business hotel. (Correct) C: Yes, I'm going there for a conference. (Incorrect, answers "Will you go to Paris?) |
STRATEGY 2:
Avoiding common distractorsSNEAK PEEK 2
Instructions: Identify the key words for the questions below. Then read the two incorrect answer choices for each question and identify the type of distractor (1,2 or 3 as listed in LET'S UNDERSTAND).
1. Where can I buy a magazine?
Type: A cab just went by.
Type: The store accepts credit cards.
2. Who should we send to Seoul?
Type: She needs to send out the invitations.
Type: I'd recommend next month.
3. Will Mr. Jeon write the report or does he want me to do it?
Type: I think he reports directly to Mr. Jeon.
Type: He was right last time.
Now think of a possible correct answer choice for each of the questions.
LET'S TRY IT 2
Instructions: Listen to five questions for Part 2. Your mentor will pause the audio after each answer choice, then repeat each one. Tell your mentor whether the response is "correct," or wrong with a "same word" or "similar sound" distractor.
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Questions 1 - 5: LET'S TRY IT 2
1. Is this the last stop?
A:
B:
C:
2. Did you call the customer back?
A:
B:
C:
3. You're working tomorrow, aren't you?
A:
B:
C:
4. Can you remember the details?
A:
B:
C:
5. You read through the notes, didn't you?
A:
B:
C:
LET'S PRACTICE 2
Instructions: Listen to six questions for Part 2. Your mentor will pause the audio after each answer choice, then repeat each one. Tell your mentor the correct answer choice then move on to the next item.
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Questions 1 - 6: LET'S PRACTICE 2
1. (A) ❑ (B) ❑ (C) ❑ | 3. (A) ❑ (B) ❑ (C) ❑ | 5. (A) ❑ (B) ❑ (C) ❑ |
2. (A) ❑ (B) ❑ (C) ❑ | 4. (A) ❑ (B) ❑ (C) ❑ | 6. (A) ❑ (B) ❑ (C) ❑ |
Be careful in listening for answers with related details or explanations. The correct responses do not always give a direct answer for yes/no or WH-questions.
7. Questions and answers are often in different tenses.
The verb tenses in the questions do not always match the tense in the correct answer choices. For example, the answer to a future question may be in the past form.
8. Avoid common distractors.
Try to be familiar with the most common distractors so that you can get used to the ways incorrect answer choices may distract you and help you make the correct choice.
LET'S DO THE CHALLENGE!
Let's apply the strategies and tips you have learned in this lesson by answering the 12 items below.
Instructions: You will have 5 seconds at the end of each item to choose the correct answer. Afterwards, you prepare to listen to the next question.
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Questions 1 - 12: LET'S DO THE CHALLENGE!
1. (A) ❑ (B) ❑ (C) ❑ | 5. (A) ❑ (B) ❑ (C) ❑ | 9. (A) ❑ (B) ❑ (C) ❑ |
2. (A) ❑ (B) ❑ (C) ❑ | 6. (A) ❑ (B) ❑ (C) ❑ | 10. (A) ❑ (B) ❑ (C) ❑ |
3. (A) ❑ (B) ❑ (C) ❑ | 7. (A) ❑ (B) ❑ (C) ❑ | 11. (A) ❑ (B) ❑ (C) ❑ |
4. (A) ❑ (B) ❑ (C) ❑ | 8. (A) ❑ (B) ❑ (C) ❑ | 12. (A) ❑ (B) ❑ (C) ❑ |
LET'S RECAP!
Be careful in listening for answers with related details or explanations. The correct responses do not always give a direct answer for yes/no or WH-questions.
7. Questions and answers are often in different tenses.
The verb tenses in the questions do not always match the tense in the correct answer choices. For example, the answer to a future question may be in the past form.
8. Avoid common distractors.
Try to be familiar with the most common distractors so that you can get used to the ways incorrect answer choices may distract you and help you make the correct choice.
Reference: The book "スコアが上がるTOEIC L & Rテスト本番模試600問 改訂版 新形式問題対応" by Izumi Irie. Publisher: Obunsha Co., Ltd.. All rights reserved.
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