TOEIC / TOEIC BRIDGE

TOEIC / TOEIC BRIDGETest of English for International Communication

El Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) es un examen de Inglés profesional para personas que no tienen el inglés como lengua materna. Mide las capacidades y competencias de los trabajadores en su entorno de laboral.

¿Qué es TOEIC?

Está diseñado para evaluar los conocimientos de inglés en un entorno profesional. Al igual que el TOEFL, este examen lo realiza ETS (Educational Testing Service), una empresa norteamericana con sede en Princeton (New Jersey).

A nivel mundial cada año realizan TOEIC 5,5 millones de personas, siendo el test de medición de Inglés profesional más empleado en el mundo.

¿Qué es TOEIC?

Es una versión simplificada de TOEIC que apunta a un inglés básico en intermedio y consiste en 100 preguntas de selección múltiple con un puntaje máximo de 180 puntos El TOEIC Bridge se utilizó en Chile como parte del SIMCE 2011.

¿Qué es TOEIC BRIDGE?

Uno de los objetivos del Programa de Inglés de DUOC UC es certificar que sus alumnos poseen un nivel del idioma inglés adecuado para desenvolverse en el mundo laboral en Chile y el extranjero.TOEIC y TOEIC Bridge son una forma auténtica de hacerlo pues son exámenes con estándares y validación internacionales.

¿Por qué TOEIC Bridge?

Competencias relacionadas con la comunicación oral & auditiva

Competencias relacionadas con la lecto – escritura

ESCUCHAR

HABLAR

LEER

ESCRIBIR

¿Qué mide el TOEIC Bridge?

TIEMPO

Datos Personales

Desarrollo de sección Auditiva

Desarrollo de Sección Escrita

Instrucciones de sección Escrita

Instrucciones de sección Auditiva 30 MINUTOS

25 MINUTOS

35 MINUTOS

1 hora

1, 30 horas

ESTRUCTURA

Competencias relacionadas con la comunicación oral & auditiva

Duración: 25 minutos 50 preguntas 3 partes Guiada por una grabación que no se repite, no se retrocede y el tiempo entre preguntas esta cronometrado dentro de la misma grabación, para que puedan contestar.

PRIMERA SECCIÓN SEGUNDA SECCIÓN

Competencias relacionadas con la lecto – escritura

Duración: 35 minutos 50 preguntas 2 partes Trabajo a ritmo propio con tiempo límite

Parte 1

Fotografías / 15 preguntas

Preguntas & Respuestas / 20 preguntas

Conversaciones Cortas / 15 preguntas

Parte 2

Parte 3

Parte 4

Frases Incompletas / 30 preguntasParte 5

Compresión de Lectura / 20 preguntas

FORMATO

FORMATO

100 preguntas de selección múltiple

25 formas posibles todas equivalentes.

Formato lápiz y papel.

Duración: 1,30 horas.

Dos secciones: Auditiva & Lectura

Consta de: 1 cuadernillo, hoja de Respuestas, cuestionario de antecedentes, Material de Audio, lápiz grafito n°2, Goma de borrar.

No se descuenta por respuestas malas. Se sugiere contestar la mayor cantidad de preguntas. Toda la prueba tiene indicaciones tanto en la grabación como en el cuadernillo. Adicionalmente se dan las instrucciones en el idioma nativo para asegurarnos que puedan dar una buena prueba.

Se sugiere siempre contestar directamente en el cuadernillo. No hay tiempo para traspasar respuestas.

CERTIFICADO

BENEFICIOS Comprender el valor de las Competencias en inglés en el mundo Laboral.

Importante herramienta de gestión curricular: Factor diferenciador que permite potenciar la visibilidad de nuestras competencias a través un indicador claro, preciso y concreto.

Favorece empleabilidad – Nuestra experiencia con nuestros clientes en procesos de selección. Bolsa de Trabajo.

Punto de partida para iniciar mi capacitación: ¿Dónde estoy?

Permite fijar nuevas metas en el proceso de aprendizaje concretas y alcanzables: ¿Para dónde voy?

Monitorea el progreso en el proceso de aprendizaje: ¿Cómo voy?

UNIT 10

I don´t like working on weekends

1. Can you solve problems?2. Do you work well with people?3. Can you use a computer?4. Can you teach others how to do

things?5. Are you good at math and science?6. Can you manage money well?7. Do you speak other languages?8. Can you manage other people?

Eight Important Job Skills p. 64

Which of these skills do you think are the most important? Why?Which skills do you have?

1. Can you solve problems?2. Do you work well with people?3. Can you use a computer?4. Can you teach others how to do

things?5. Are you good at math and science?6. Can you manage money well?7. Do you speak other languages?8. Can you manage other people?

What is the most important job skill for a/an …

marine biologist?

1. Can you solve problems?2. Do you work well with people?3. Can you use a computer?4. Can you teach others how to do

things?5. Are you good at math and science?6. Can you manage money well?7. Do you speak other languages?8. Can you manage other people?

What is the most important job skill for a/an …

flight attendant?

1. Can you solve problems?2. Do you work well with people?3. Can you use a computer?4. Can you teach others how to do

things?5. Are you good at math and science?6. Can you manage money well?7. Do you speak other languages?8. Can you manage other people?

What is the most important job skill for a/an …

detective?

1. Can you solve problems?2. Do you work well with people?3. Can you use a computer?4. Can you teach others how to do

things?5. Are you good at math and science?6. Can you manage money well?7. Do you speak other languages?8. Can you manage other people?

What is the most important job skill for a/an …

professor?

1. Can you solve problems?2. Do you work well with people?3. Can you use a computer?4. Can you teach others how to do

things?5. Are you good at math and science?6. Can you manage money well?7. Do you speak other languages?8. Can you manage other people?

What is the most important job skill for a/an …

travel and tourism employee?

1. Can you solve problems?2. Do you work well with people?3. Can you use a computer?4. Can you teach others how to do

things?5. Are you good at math and science?6. Can you manage money well?7. Do you speak other languages?8. Can you manage other people?

What is the most important job skill for a/an …

programmer at Apple?

1. Can you solve problems?2. Do you work well with people?3. Can you use a computer?4. Can you teach others how to do

things?5. Are you good at math and science?6. Can you manage money well?7. Do you speak other languages?8. Can you manage other people?

What is the most important job skill for a/an …

accountant?

LISTEN 22Conversation – I need a job!

Speak at least one other language

B. What else does the job require?

GERUNDS WITH SHORT RESPONSES

NOTES

GERUNDS WITH SHORT RESPONSESIn English, a gerund is a verb that ends in –ing.walkingtalkingworking

GERUNDS WITH SHORT RESPONSES When you talk about something you’re

good at (que haces bien) or something that you like or love, and also something you hate, it’s common to use a gerund. I like traveling. I hate working on weekends. I’m good at using a computer.

GERUNDS WITH SHORT RESPONSES When a person says an

affirmative statement (doesn’t have a negative word) you can agree or disagree:ejemplo 1

I love working on weekends.AGREE DISAGREE

• So do I.• Me too.• I do too.

• Oh, I don’t. • Oh, not me.• Really? Not me.

GERUNDS WITH SHORT RESPONSES When a person says an

affirmative statement (doesn’t have a negative word) you can agree or disagree:ejemplo 2

I am good at using a computer.AGREE DISAGREE

• So am I.• I am too.• Me too.

• Gee, I’m not.• Not me.

GERUNDS WITH SHORT RESPONSES When a person says an negative

statement you can agree or disagree.How do you know something is

negative?NOTdon’t (do not)

can’t (cannot)

GERUNDS WITH SHORT RESPONSES When a person says an negative

statement you can agree or disagree.ejemplo 1

I don’t mind working long hours.AGREE DISAGREE

• Neither do I.• Me neither.

• Well, I do.same verb

GERUNDS WITH SHORT RESPONSES When a person says an negative

statement you can agree or disagree.ejemplo 2

I’m not good at selling.AGREE DISAGREE

• Neither am I. • I am.same verb

GERUNDS WITH SHORT RESPONSES When a person says an negative

statement you can agree or disagree.ejemplo 3

I’m not interested in talking on the phone.AGREE DISAGREE

• Neither am I. • Oh, I am!same verb

Practice

1. I’m good at solving problems.? affirmative negative

So am I.? agree disagree

Practice

2. I can’t stand making mistakes.? affirmative negative

I don’t mind.? agree disagree

Practice

3. I love eating at McDonald’s.? affirmative negative

Gross! I don’t.? agree disagree

Practice

4. I enjoy learning foreign languages.

? affirmative negative

I do too!? agree disagree

Practice

5. Selena loves listening to Justin Bieber.

? affirmative negative

Well, I don’t.? agree disagree

Practice

6. I’m not good at making decisions quickly.

? affirmative negative

Oh, I am.? agree disagree

1.

lawyer

2.

flight attendant

3.

teacher

4.

architect

5.

salesperson

6.

manager

7.

accountant

8.

videogame programmer

Activity 3, Part A1. I don’t like…2. I’m not very good at…3. I’m good at…4. I hate…5. I can’t stand…6. I’m interested in…7. I don’t mind…8. I enjoy…

affirmat ive

negat ive

(no hay “not”)

Choosing the Gerund…1. I…a. likes traveling often.b. like travel to other countries.c. like traveling often. 2. He used to … a. enjoy biking but now he don’t.b. enjoy to bike but now he doesn’t.c. enjoy biking but now he doesn’t. 3. She…a. is good dancing.b. isn’t good at dancing.

c. don’t like dancing. 4. My mom…a. hate cooking dinner all the time.b. like cooking dinner all the time.c. hates cooking dinner all the time. 5. John …a. don’t like going to class on Monday.b. doesn’t enjoy to take tests.c. hates doing projects.

Activity 5, p. 66

LISTEN 25

Activity 3, p. 71

LISTEN 29

Activity 6, p. 66

Pair work: IN ENGLISH, ask your partner how they feel about each chore.

The Chilean government is offering a robot to all students!• The robot can do only

2 chores for you. Decide which ones from Part A on p. 66 you want it to do for you.

ejemploI want the robot to do my homework for me. I hate doing my homework.

FIRST SENTENCEUse the infinitive of the

verb

SECOND SENTENCEUse the gerund

WHAT’S YOUR DREAM JOB?Google

Top 10 Reasons to Work at Google.1. Lend a helping hand. With millions of visitors every month,

Google has become an essential part of everyday life – like a good friend – connecting people with the information they need to live great lives.

2. Life is beautiful. Being a part of something that matters and working on products in which you can believe is remarkably fulfilling.

3. Appreciation is the best motivation, so we’ve created a fun and inspiring workspace you’ll be glad to be a part of, including on-site doctor; massage and yoga; professional development opportunities; shoreline running trails; and plenty of snacks to get you through the day.

4. Work and play are not mutually exclusive. It is possible to code and pass the puck at the same time.

5. We love our employees, and we want them to know it. Google offers a variety of benefits, including a choice of medical programs, company-matched 401(k), stock options, maternity and paternity leave, and much more.

Top 10 Reasons to Work at Google.6. Innovation is our bloodline. Even the best technology can be

improved. We see endless opportunity to create even more relevant, more useful, and faster products for our users. Google is the technology leader in organizing the world’s information.

7. Good company everywhere you look. Googlers range from former neurosurgeons, CEOs, and U.S. puzzle champions to alligator wrestlers and Marines. No matter what their backgrounds, Googlers make for interesting cube mates.

8. Uniting the world, one user at a time. People in every country and every language use our products. As such we think, act, and work globally – just our little contribution to making the world a better place.

9. Boldly go where no one has gone before. There are hundreds of challenges yet to solve. Your creative ideas matter here and are worth exploring. You’ll have the opportunity to develop innovative new products that millions of people will find useful.

10. There is such a thing as a free lunch after all. In fact we have them every day: healthy, yummy, and made with love.

VIDEO

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfKZC94nsxk

Mountain View, California Google’s Headquarters

Interchange 10Dream JobWith a partner 1st person: hiring manager

Write several questions for the interview. “Useful Questions” Use vocabulary p. 64/65

2nd person: applicant Write responses to the interview

questions. Use job description Use vocabulary such as job traits on p. 64

Word Power, p. 67Personality Traits bad-tempered creative critical disorganized efficient forgetful generous

hardworking impatient level-headed moody punctual reliable strict

Listening 26, Part C

Perspectives, p. 67Listening LISTEN 27 What would you choose? Why?

Grammar Focus, p. 68Clauses with because The word because introduces a cause or

a reason. I’d make a good journalist because I’m

good at writing. I could be a teacher because I’m very

creative. I wouldn’t want to be a teacher

because I’m very impatient. I could never be a stokebroker because

I can’t make decisions quickly. PART A

Could you be…

• I wouldn’t want to be a (job) because…

• I would never be a (job) because…

• I’d like to be a (job) because…

I could be a (job) because…I couldn’t be a (job) because…I’d make a good (job) because…

Prepare for the QUIZ! (Second class next week!) Unit 10 Written Quiz:

Activity 3 Listening (p. 71) Activity 4 Discussion (p. 71)

Unit 9 and 10 Oral Quiz Unit 9 — Activity 1 Speaking (p. 70) Unit 9 — Activity 2 Game (p. 70) List of questions for the quiz (next

class)