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FD 09 ENGLISH DEVELOPMENT:
TOEIC EXPRESS REVIEW FOR MANAGERS
Part 7: Reading Comprehension
(Single Passages)
Challenges in TOEIC Reading Part
The passages can be pretty long. There’s no way I can read them all and still have time to complete the questions.
Solutions: Skim the text to get a general idea
of the content. Practice reading texts common to
TOEIC test topics and time yourself. Look for key words in the questions
and answer options.
What is the Structure of TOEIC Part 7 –Reading
Single Passages (7-10)
Double Passages (4-5)
Interesting
TIP!Practice reading short texts and time yourself. This will get you used to reading in a timed situation and help you read more quickly.
50 minutes! Is all you need to
answer and complete
TOEIC Part 7
Single Passages
FOR SINGLE PASSAGES First skim the questions and put in mind
the key words – who/where/what …or nouns, adjectives, or phrasal verbs …
Reading Strategies
TIP!
Be an efficient reader. Reading every word of a passage is NOT reading efficiently. Efficient reading requires skimming and scanning.
You only need to master two techniques:
SKIM
SCAN
Skimming Methods (eye-movement)
Middle section skimming Ruler skimming Zigzag skimming
Absorb the major ideas of the article Eliminate the areas of the article that are not applicable
How to Skim Read
When you read, you don’t need to read and understand every word. In fact, to answer questions in the TOEIC reading sections,
you often do not have to understand all the words. You just have to find the answers. You don’t have to understand the answer.
Practice: Skimming Technique
Questions 153-154 refer to the following e-mail
To: Harold SongFrom: Kimberly KentSubject: Malibu Optical Convention Date: April 10
Dear Harold,
I am now attaching my presentation for the Malibu Optical Convention next month. As discussed, I’d be very grateful if you could read it and tell me your thoughts. Especially, I wonder if you could help me make it more succinct, as I am concerned that it is a little too long. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Also, please can you double check that the company logo in page one is in the right format – as you know, I am not good with design!
If you are happy to, could we meet tomorrow or the day after to talk about it? I want to hear your feedback in person. Afternoons anytime after 2 work for me, so please let me know when would suit you best.
Best, Kim
153. Why is the woman e-mailing the man?(A) To inform him of a design change(B) To arrange a conference(C) To express gratitude(D) To help with a presentation
154. What does Ms. Kent ask Mr. Song to do?(A) Give a presentation on her behalf(B) Check a proposal(C) Meet with her one afternoon(D) Complete a conference schedule
Scanning Method (eye-movement)
How to Scan Read
When you scan, you have a question in mind. You do not read every word, only
key words that will answer your question.Scan the reading passage for answers to questions to which you don’t know the
answers.
Practice: Scanning TechniqueQuestions 160-161 refer to the following article.
Chime MusicAnnounces Digital Strategy
Chime Music, whose Downtown label hosts some of the best up-and-coming artists in popular music, announced Friday its plan to invest in digital sales over the coming quarter. Chime, which reported a significant drop in profits for the third consecutive quarter last month, has had its revenues squeezed by illegal MP3 downloads and competitors’ more innovative offerings in digital sales. Following its competitors, Chime will now seek to produce value-added digital content to customers buying albums and singles digitally. In this way, the company expects to increase sales, and thereby maintain its stable of exciting new artists. The company’s biggest star, Jessica Saunders, won a record four awards at last month’s Music Association Awards, and has had three number one hits this year. However, she is also presumed to be the most illegally downloaded artist, something that Chime aims to address with its new strategy.
160. How does Chime Music plan to raise sales?(A) By expanding into new countries(B) By selling electronic content(C) By attracting the best artists(D) By selling more albums
161. What is mentioned about Jessica Saunders?(A) She is the company’s best known artists.(B) She is the number one musician this year.(C) She served as a presenter at a ceremony.(D) She purchased some MP3s.
Practical Steps to follow
Step 1: read the questions firstStep 2: read the text Step 3: locate the key information in the text – check if it matches with the answerStep 4: be aware with the format of questions
Skimming and Scanning
Strategy Practice
Fast Reading Techniques for TOEIC Part 7
1. Pre-read the questions first2. Identify the question types3. General Idea of the passage4. Employ Skimming & Scanning
Techniques