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TOEIC Evaluation ReportJuly 1, 2013With Teacher

Week 1. Day 1. MondayName: Level: Beginner

Lesson: Test 1, questions 1 and 2Objective: To read a text aloudAssignment: Test 1, question 3

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Tutor’s advice:For this Speaking section task type, you are required to speak the passage as you will see on the computer screen. You will be given 45 seconds to prepare. You will have 45 seconds to read the passage aloud. Your response will be evaluated for pronunciation, intonation and stress.


Week 1. Day 2. WednesdayName: Level: Beginner

Lesson: Test 1, question 3Objective: To describe a pictureAssignment: Test 1, questions 4, 5 and 6



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Tutor’s advice:For this speaking task, you need to describe the image on your screen giving as many details as you can. It's good to start by talking about what you see in general and then providing more specific details. Emphasize key words that represent what is in the picture. Remember to speak clearly and at a steady pace. You will be given 30 seconds to prepare your reply. You will have 45 seconds to talk about the image. Your response will be evaluated for pronunciation, intonation and stress, grammar, vocabulary, and cohesion (your ability to balance short and complex sentences).

Model Answer:Test 1, question 3.

There is a man wearing a checkered shirt and a pair of pants. He is wearing glasses and a white cap. He is also wearing a watch. He is sitting on a ladder eating something. I think he is eating some kind of berries in front of him. They look like blackberries. He is in a pasture. I can see some trees. I think he is at a fruit farm. He is gazing into the distance. He looks like he is waiting for somebody. Maybe he is waiting for his family.


Week 1. Day 3. Friday Name:

Level: Beginner

Lesson: Test 1, question 4, 5 and 6Objective: To respond to questionsAssignment: Test 1, questions 7, 8 and 9



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Tutor’s advice:This speaking task consists of 3 questions. No preparation time will be given to you. For questions 4 and 5, you will have 15 seconds in order to reply. For question 6, you will be given 30 seconds to respond. The challenge is being able to comprehend the question immediately, thus being able to answer it right away. The questions will be based on familiar topics. For example, the kinds of questions you might be asked at a job interview. Your response will be evaluated for pronunciation, intonation and stress, grammar, vocabulary, relevance of content, and completeness of content.

Model Answer:Test 1, question 4.I don’t buy many books. I buy less than fiver a month. I like to go to a bookstore, but I usually go there to read, not buy. I also go to the library to borrow some books. I usually buy the books written in English to improve my English skills.

Question 5.I enjoy all kinds of reading materials. I like to read books, magazines and newspapers. However, my favorite genre is travel sketches. When I read the travel essays, I feel like I am in that country. The wonderful pictures and a writer’s wit always fascinate me.

Question 6.

I have to say that “Tuesdays with Morrie” impressed me greatly. It is a non-fiction novel and it has greatly affected many people around the world. One thing that gave me impact from this story is about Morrie who loved with all his heart and everyone who knew him loved him back. I hope that I can be a person who can influence other people like Morrie.



Lesson: Test 1, questions 7, 8 and 9Objective: To respond to questions with provided informationAssignment: Test 1, questions 10 and 11



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Tutor’s advice:For this speaking task type, you need to respond to three questions based on the information provided. You will be given 30 seconds to read the information before the questions begin. The questions are heard only which will start after a short prompt. For example, you might be shown a brochure for a product or service. Then the questions you will be asked as if you received a phone call from a potential customer. No preparation time will be given to you. The information will remain available on the screen for all 3 questions. For questions 7 and 8, you will have 15 seconds in order to reply. You'll have 30 seconds to respond to question 9. Your response will be evaluated for pronunciation, intonation

and stress, grammar, vocabulary, relevance of content, and completeness of content.

Model Answer:Test 1, question 7.According to this chart, the airplane only flies in the United States. I can see some familiar American cities like Boston, New York and Chicago. So I guess this airline company offers domestic air service for these cities.

Question 8.I know that AZ stands for Arizona and I can see only one AZ in this chart. According to the chart, the city which corresponds with AZ is Phoenix. So passengers who want to visit Arizona should land in Phoenix.

Question 9. There is some information I can get in the chart. It is about the destinations of this airline company. There are also some sentences like “check the current weather conditions” and “find the best hotels, restaurants and attractions each city offers.” So by looking at the chart, passengers can get information about destination cities, temperature and humidity, restaurants, accommodations, and tourist attractions.



Lesson: Test 1, questions 10 and 11Objectives: 1. To propose a solution2. To express an opinionAssignment: Test 2, questions 1, 2 and 3



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Tutor’s advice:You need to propose a solution to a problem that you will be presented with for this speaking task. Generally you will be listening to a message that someone has left on an answering machine. You will be given 30 seconds to prepare your reply. You will have 60 seconds to speak. In your reply, make certain to show that you recognize the problem, and recommend a way to deal with the problem. Your response will be evaluated for pronunciation, intonation and stress, grammar, vocabulary, relevance of content, and completeness of content.

The final speaking task is the only one that is like one of the TOEFL Speaking questions. It requires you to give your opinion about a specific topic. The topic will be something familiar, something you might have read or heard about in the news for example. You will have 15 seconds to prepare your response and 60 seconds to speak. Your response will be evaluated for pronunciation, intonation and stress, grammar, vocabulary, relevance of content, and completeness of content.

Model Answer:Test 1, question 10.Hi, Mr. Geller. This is James Dale from New Frontier Interiors. I appreciate you notifying us of the damaged chairs you received. You said that you had five were damaged beyond repairs. I have looked into this matter, and it appears that the fault is ours. Please keep the damaged chairs until I can have someone come by your store to inspect the damage. I truly apologize for the inconvenience this has caused you. I know how you must be feeling now. We will give careful consideration to your discount proposal. I think it will turn out positively in your favor since you are one of our best costumers. I hope that this matter won’t affect our long relationship. I’d like to hear from you at your earliest convenience. Thank you.

Question 11.Pro. Parents are the only teachers we have throughout out lifetime, but I believe they are the best. My parents have been the best teachers since I was born. I learned everything about how to behave in the society from them. Through the constant 24 hour interaction, parents are able to nurture and instruct the child.

Parents have only love and concern when they teach. They aren’t motivated by salary or career and advancement unlike other people. They also offer very personal advice and give the benefit of their personal experiences to their children. Therefore, I think parents are the best teachers without a doubt.

Con.Parents can be good teachers. It is true that they have a strong influence on their children. By profession, they are not teachers but really guides or guardians who show their children how to lead their lives for a better future. Actually, mot parents try to find the best teachers for their young sons and daughters. They look for a teacher who is able to teach a certain subject or skill. He can teach children the best way and try to make the best in them. Some of the most famous people in history had wonderful teachers who were not their parents. For instance Helen Keller had Anne Sullivan as her teacher and mentor. This is why I think parents are guardians, not teachers.


Week 2. Day 6. FridayName: Level: Beginner

Lesson: Test 2, questions 1, 2 and 3Objectives: 1. To read a text aloud2. To describe a pictureAssignment: Test 2, questions 4, 5 and 6



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Model Answer:Test 2. Question 3.I can see four people. They look like a family. They have warm clothes on such as thick sweaters, scarves, and gloves. It looks like they have just finished making a snowman. This big snowman is wearing a scarf. The parents are having fun with their daughter and son. The father is holding his son in his arm. He is looking at his son fondly. They are smiling. The boy looks very happy. The mother is standing on the other side of snowman. She is patting the snowman’s head. Beside her, her daughter is touching the snowman with her right hand.



Lesson: Test 2, questions 4, 5 and 6Objective: To respond to questionsAssignment: Test 2, questions 7, 8 and 9



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Model Answer:Test 2, questions 4I usually shop 2 or 3 times a month including on-line shopping. When I get extra money like a year-end bonus, I shop more than that.

Question 5 I have such a passion for clothes. My favorite items are T0shirts. Actually, collecting various T-shirts is my

hobby. I really look nice and cool when I wear a fabulous T-shirt.

Question 6I enjoy shopping online more than going to a mall. The same department store items are cheaper on an online shopping site. I also don’t have to wander around to find the right clothes and be bothered by the shop’s staff. When I shop online, I just hover my mouse at the item and click. And another thing, in online shopping, there is no closing time. I can shop at 1 in the morning in my room.



Lesson: Test 2, questions 7, 8 and 9Objective: To respond to questions with provided informationAssignment: Test 2, questions 10 and 11



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Model Answer:Test 2, question 7Looking at the bottom of the page, it says “To proceed to checkout, click here.” So I think the purchase was made on an online shopping site, not a shopping mall.

Question 8The invoice shows that the shipping charge was $16.95. Looking up at this charge on the shipping charges table,

we can figure out that the customer will get the camera in 3 or 4 days.

Question 9The total amount of the payment was $995.95, including shipping charges. The invoice said that there was no sales tax for the customer, because only New Jersey residents have to pay sales tax. So we can assume the costumer does not live in New Jersey.



Lesson: Test 2, questions 10 and 11Objectives: 1. To propose a solution2. To express an opinionAssignment: Test 3, questions 1, 2 and 3



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Model Answer:Test 2, question 10 Hello, Ms. Rowe. This is Marc Duvall from Raymond Hotel. First of all, I truly apologize for the poor and unprofessional service at your convenience. It was really embarrassing and awkward for both of us. There is no excuse for it. We can guarantee that it will never happen again and have taken steps to ensure that Raymond Hotel is ready to give you the best service as always. To show we mean what we say, we will offer you a 20 percent discount on your next conference. We

can also offer you a 10 percent discount in our restaurant on the first floor. As for your wish for a reimbursement full refund, we will need to discuss this further over the phone. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Question 11Pro.I agree with wearing school uniforms. Uniforms put students on an equal level. For example, you cannot tell a poor student from rich student when all students wear uniforms. Students can go to school without class divisions because they are dressed alike. Schools won’t become a place of status, wealth, style, or fashion. Moreover, students can concentrate on studying, not brand-name clothes or shoes. Secondly, parents can save money on children’s clothing. Buying new latest fashion every year is much more expensive than buying a uniform that will last for years. Finally, uniforms symbolize teamwork and camaraderie which will help students build social skills.

Con.Some say school uniforms must be required for students, but school uniforms have more disadvantages. School uniforms have functioned as a means of controlling the students, but we can see that it hasn’t worked. Nowadays, students are altering their uniforms to personalize them but in doing so uniforms have lost their original purpose. School uniforms are also way too expensive considering the low quality of the material. Parents must pour a lot of money on such poor quality clothes as soon as their children start school. Students are also restricted in their freedom. An individual doesn’t exist, but only a student. Therefore, I think the current education system should reconsider making students wear uniforms.



Lesson: Test 3, questions 1, 2 and 3Objectives: 1. To read a text aloud2. To describe a pictureAssignment: Test 3, questions 4, 5, 6 and 10

CORRECTIONS

Pronunciation/vocabulary1. 2. 3.


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Model Answer:Test 3, question 3There are two adults and two children. They are sitting on the sofa. The woman is reading a book to the children. She is wearing glasses and is crossing her legs while reading. The book looks like a fairy tale book. The boy seems to be enchanted by the story. They are sitting closer to the woman than the man. He is sitting beside them and looking at the opposite side. He is wearing glasses and he has mustache. He is folding his arms and there is a newspaper on his lap. It looks like the wall behind them is made of wood paneling and the curtains are for sliding glass doors.



Lesson: Test 3, questions 4, 5, 6 and 10Objectives: 1. To respond to questions2. To propose a solutionAssignment: Test 3, questions 7, 8, 9 and 11


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Model Answer:Test 3, Question 4I am a frequent user of the phone, and I normally use my cell phone or my telephone at home. Even if I don’t have any particular reason to call, I pick up my phone and call them.

Question 5I talk to my elder sister whenever I feel the need to. Our conversations can last anywhere from five minutes to thirty minutes or more, depending on the topic of the conversation. It takes us more than 2 hours once we talk.

Question 6 I like to talk to my friends in private when I’m at home so no one can hear any conversations I make especially about personal things. It also allows me to talk as loud as I want about any subject.

Question 10Hello, Mr. Gardner. This is Kelly Walker from K & S apparel. Thank you for your call. As a result of a thorough investigation into the problem with your order, we discovered that you filled out the order form incorrectly. We’ve checked the original order form you filled with the invoice and they matched. They show that you ordered a green jacket and a yellow shirt. I assume that you were confused with the colors. That happens. We can do an exchange, but reimbursement complete refund is out of the question I’m afraid. However, since we sent you the wrong dress by our own mistake, you can choose to either exchange the wrong dress with the right one, or receive a full refund. Or I can offer you a 20 percent off coupon for your order which can be used for any of our products in the catalog if you keep the product. Let me hear from you soon about your decision. Thank you.



Lesson: Test 3, questions 7, 8, 9 and 11Objectives: 1. To respond to questions with provided information2. To express opinionGoodluck!



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Model Answer:Test 3, question 7I think Elliot Farnsworth is the applicant, because usually the name of an applicant is right below the form heading, “application form.” Also you can see the word, name, right next to the name of Elliot Farnsworth.

Question 8I guess the dependent means the people who depend on someone. The form shows that Mr. Farnsworth, the applicant, has three dependents, so I think that there are four people in the applicant’s family, including Mr. Farnsworth.

Question 9 The form says that Farnsworth, the applicant, is employed by a food company called Livingston Foods and his position is sales representative. If someone is employed by a certain company, he or she works for the company. Therefore, the applicant has a job at Livingston Foods Inc as a sales representative.

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