Grammar and Vocabulary for the

TOEIC Test Practice Test

Speaking and Writing Test

Speaking

Questions 12: Read a text aloud

Directions: In this part of the test, you will read aloud the text on the screen.
You will have 45 seconds to prepare. Then you will have 45 seconds to read the
text aloud.
Question 1:
Enjoy the opportunity of a lifetime on our half-day excursions to nearby lagoons,
where you will have an unforgettable whale-watching experience. Our registered
tour operators will take you to the three main whale-watching sites off the
Pacific coast of Mexico, where you will be amazed by the sight of the migrating
California Grey Whales and other resident species. The best time to go whalewatching is from January to late March. This is when the ocean temperature off
Alaska becomes too cold and the California Grey Whales swim south for the
warmer water off the Baja Peninsula.
Question 2:
Here is an example of how a promotional activity works. Suppose you run a
coffee shop which typically sells about 500 cups of coffee per week. To increase
sales, you issue a coupon that can be used to buy coffee at a reduced rate of
say, 20 percent, during a particular week. If your sales of coffee increase enough
that the extra sales make up for the lower profit per cup sold then the coupon
approach has been successful. However, if you continue to sell only 500 cups
per week, the coupon promotional technique is reducing your profits and should
be discontinued.

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Question 3: Describe a picture

Directions: In this part of the test, you will describe the picture on your screen
in as much detail as you can. You will have 30 seconds to prepare your response.
Then you will have 45 seconds to speak about the picture.

Questions 46: Respond to questions

Directions: In this part of the test, you will answer three questions. For each
question, begin responding immediately after you hear a beep. No preparation
time is provided. You will have 15 seconds to respond to Questions 4 and 5 and
30 seconds to respond to Question 6.
Imagine that you are being interviewed by a psychologist studying consumer
behavior.
Question 4: Have you ever made a bad choice when buying a product? Use
details in your response.
Question 5: Have you worried about whether you were spending too much on a
product or service that you have bought? Use details in your response.
Question 6: Describe a time that you (or someone you know) were dissatisfied
with something you bought and brought it back to the store to complain.

Questions 79: Respond to questions using the information provided

Directions: In this part of the test, you will answer three questions based on
the information provided. You will have 30 seconds to read the information
before the questions begin. For each question, begin responding immediately
after you hear a beep. No additional preparation time is provided. You will have
15 seconds to respond to Questions 7 and 8, and 30 seconds to respond to
Question 9.

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Question 10: Propose a solution

Directions: In this part of the test, you will be presented with a problem and
asked to propose a solution. You will have 30 seconds to prepare. Then you will
have 60 seconds to speak.
In your response, be sure to
show that you recognize the problem, and
propose a way of dealing with the problem.
Question 11: Express an opinion
Directions: In this part of the test, you will give your opinion about a specific
topic. Be sure to say as much as you can in the time allowed. You will have
15 seconds to prepare. Then you will have 60 seconds to speak.
Do you think it is better to live your whole life in one place or to live in various
places over your lifetime?

Writing
Questions 15: Write a sentence based on a picture
Directions: In this part of the test, you will write ONE sentence that is based on
a picture. With each picture, you will be given TWO words or phrases that you
must use in your sentence. You can change the forms of the words and you can
use the words in any order.
Your sentence will be scored on
the appropriate use of grammar, and
the relevance of the sentence to the picture.
You will have 8 minutes to complete this part of the test.
Question 1:

cell phone, beside

Question 2:

oven, despite

Question 3:

serve, friendly

Question 4

recording, unless

Question 5:

document, so

Question 67: Respond to a written request

Directions: In this part of the test, you will show how well you can write a
response to an e-mail.
Your response will be scored on:
the quality and variety of your sentences,
vocabulary, and
organization.
You will have 10 minutes to read and answer each email.
Question 6
Directions: Read the email. In your email ask at least TWO questions.

Bert Kindlespire
Water pipe renovation
April 23
The Tower residents
Dear Apartment Owners,
Work will start next week on the renovation of the water pipes throughout our building.
The workers will not need to remove the old pipes, but only clean them and remove
the old covering, which was discovered to contain materials that are dangerous for
our health. The pipes will then be re-covered with a safer material. Please contact the
housing committee if you have any questions.
Bert Kindlespire
Homeowners Association

Question 7
Directions: Read the email. In your email,make at least ONErequest and
ONE suggestion.

Jack Scarlatti
75th anniversary planning
January 11
Staff
Dear colleagues,
In July, we are planning an anniversary celebration to celebrate the 75th anniversary
of the founding of Bentleys Department Store.We hope that all staff members will
contribute ideas to make this a memorable day and help to promote awareness of our
excellent store throughout the region. The anniversary organizing committee would like
to receive your suggestions for making this celebration a success.
Thank you,
Jack Scarlatti

Question 8: Write an opinion essay

Directions: In this part of the test, you will write an essay in response to a
question that asks you to state, explain, and support your opinion on an issue.
Typically, an effective essay will contain a minimum of 300 words.
Your response will be scored on
whether your opinion is supported with reasons and/or examples,
grammar,
vocabulary, and
organization.
You will have 30 minutes to plan, write, and revise your essay.
Essay question:
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Everyones work is
equally important. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

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