STRATEGY 1:

Learning time and location marker words; Identifying and answering time and location questions

SNEAK PEEK 1

SNEAK PEEK 1: Choosing the correct answer for the question type

A. Instructions: The sentences below are answers that show different time and location marker words in bold. Match each answer to the correct question type. The first one is given as an example.

B. Instructions: Some marker words are not very obvious. Identify whether the answers below are for "Where/Directions," "When," or "How long" questions.

C. Let's Listen

LET'S TRY IT 1

LET'S TRY IT 1: Different ways of answering questions and using keywords.

A. Instructions: Look at the questions below. Identify if each one is a "Where," "Directions," "When," or "How long" question. The first item is given as an example.

1. Excuse me. Where are the stairs? Where, Directions

2. When did they cancel the order?

3. How long did you have to wait?

4. Do you know where the keys are?

5. Do you know of a good cleaner near here?

B. Let's Listen

1. (A) ❑ (B) ❑ (C) ❑

2. (A) ❑ (B) ❑ (C) ❑

3. (A) ❑ (B) ❑ (C) ❑

4. (A) ❑ (B) ❑ (C) ❑

5. (A) ❑ (B) ❑ (C) ❑

LET'S PRACTICE 1

Instructions: Listen to the following items and pause the audio after each question and answer choice. Repeat the question and answer choices in each item then choose the correct answer.

1. (A) ❑ (B) ❑ (C) ❑

2. (A) ❑ (B) ❑ (C) ❑

3. (A) ❑ (B) ❑ (C) ❑

4. (A) ❑ (B) ❑ (C) ❑

5. (A) ❑ (B) ❑ (C) ❑

STRATEGY 2:

Understanding expressions and identifying correct/incorrect answers for offers, requests, and opinions

SNEAK PEEK 2

SNEAK PEEK 2: Becoming familiar with expressions used for offers, requests, and opinions

Instructions: Match each question with the two best possible responses. You can see commonly used expressions in each category in bold letters.

LET'S TRY IT 2

LET'S TRY IT 2: Identifying correct/incorrect offer, request, and opinion answers

A. Instructions: Choose the correct answers for the questions below. For each incorrect answer, identify if they have the same/similar sounding words or because the meaning is incorrect.

		CORRECT	SAME WORD/SIMILAR SOUND	INCORRECT MEANING
1. How was your test?	(A) Harder than I expected.
	(B) You have to pass the test to get a license.
	(C) On Friday.
2. Is there anything I can do to help with the project?	(A) No, that's fine. It's already taken care of.
	(B) Yes, they finished the project.
	(C) We could have done it last week.
3. Do you have a calculator I could borrow?	(A) I remember you borrowed it last week.
	(B) Yes, I will call you later.
	(C) Sorry, I left mine at home.

Let's Listen:

Instructions: Listen to two more questions with three answer choices. After each answer choice, pause the audio and repeat what you heard. Identify if each choice is correct, same word/similar sound, or incorrect meaning

		CORRECT	SAME WORD/SIMILAR SOUND	INCORRECT MEANING
1.	(A)
	(B)
	(C)
2.	(A)
	(B)
	(C)

LET'S PRACTICE 2

Instructions: Listen to the following items and pause the audio after each question and answer choice. Repeat the question and answer choices in each item then choose the correct answer.

1. (A) ❑ (B) ❑ (C) ❑

2. (A) ❑ (B) ❑ (C) ❑

3. (A) ❑ (B) ❑ (C) ❑

4. (A) ❑ (B) ❑ (C) ❑

5. (A) ❑ (B) ❑ (C) ❑

LET'S DO THE CHALLENGE!

Instructions: You will have 5 seconds at the end of each item to choose the correct answer. Afterward, you need to prepare to listen to the next question.

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) ❑

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.