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Look at the photograph and listen to the four statements. EXAMPLE (M-Am] (A) He's working on a computer. (8) He's drawing on the board. (C) He's walking into the room. (0) He's sitting near the desk. @oOo The best description of the picture is statement (B), “He's drawing on the board.” You should mark answer choice (B) Answer choice (A) incorrectly interprets the situation. The man is not working on a computer. | | Answer choice (C) uses a word that sounds similar to something you can see in the photograph. He is working in the room, not walking into the room. Answer choice (D) uses the wrong verb. The man is standing, not sitting, near the desk mms PART 1 PHOTOGRAPHS 4.® Oo ®@eo®®OOO® DANTA.DUATAARARMRLC3 LISTENING COMPREHENSION- IMPROVE YOUR PERFORMANCE this section you will practice ways to improve your score on Part 1 of the TOEIC® test, ese are the exercises you will cover: Analyzing Distractors’ > understanding why some statements are correct and others are incorrect Similar-sounding Words P listening carefully to words that sound alike in. order to tell them apart Incorrect Key Words d listening for key words to help identify correct and incorrect statements Mitrede Cras it eiestti es D> tistening for false accounts; distinguishing between facts and assumptions you work through Improve Your Performance, look back at your answers in the Try It Out section and ry to identify your strengths and weaknesses. Notice what problems you have, and focus on the areas ou need to improve. PART 1 PHOTOGRAPHS .7Analyzing Distractors s are correct and others are inc r \derstand why some answers sSjavres tors. A distractor is an incorrect answer choice. sorrect. In order to Itis do this, you need to identify distract There are many reasons why a statement might be incorrect. However, they can be grouped ere 1 to three common types of distractor: similar-sounding words, incorrect key words, and in incorrect interpretations. Exercise A se Look at the photograph you saw in Question 1. Read the four statements you heard. (A) She's taking something to a customer. (B) She's standing at the reception desk. (©) She's about to send a fax. (0) She's talking on the phone. The correct answer is answer choice (D), “She's talking on the phone.” This statement correctly describes what is happening in the photograph See the chart below for an explanation of each incorrect ‘statement. Beene Uriel (A) She's taking something to a customer. (8) She's standing at the rea reception desk. (C) She's about to send a fax. “ Bit]Exercise B Now look at the rest of the photographs from the Try /t Out section. Read the statements you heard. Match ach incorrect statement with a type of distractor. (A) The women are in an exercise class. (8) The instructor is sitting on a stair. (©) They're waving at the window. (0) The curtains are closed *... Correct Similar-sounding word Incorrect key word Incorrect interpretation (A) He's examining a card in the garage. (8) He's trying to repair the car door. (C) He's driving the car into the repair shop. (D) He's fixing a tire on the car. 2... Correct Similar-sounding word Incorrect key word Incorrect interpretation(A) The tourists are swimming the lake, (B) There's a boat on the wap, (C) I's a very large snake (0) There are some trees ung the water. 8. Correct Similar-sounding worg Incorrect key word Incorrect interpretation (A) The driver's door is open. (B) The trunk is unlocked. (C) The man is standing in the truck. (D) The man is getting out of the truck A... Correct Similar-sounding word Incorrect key word Incorrect interpretationexercise B ok at the rest of the phote now lo Photographs from the Try it Out section. Read the statements you heard. Match gach incorrect statement with a type of distractor, (A) The women are in an exercise class. (8) The instructor is sitting on stair (©) They're waving at the window. (D) The curtains are closed. 4... Correct Similar-sounding word Incorrect key word Incorrect interpretation (A) He's examining a card in the garage. (8) He's trying to repair the car door, (©) He's driving the car into the repair shop. (D) He's fixing a tire on the car. D_.. Correct _... Similar-sounding word oun Incorrect key word Incorrect interpretation PART 1 PHOTOGRAPHS 9.(A) The tourists are swimming jy the lake. (8) There's a boat on the water (C) It's a very large snake, (D) There are some trees unde, the water. 8_. Correct Similar-sounding word Incorrect key word Incorrect interpretation (A) The driver's door is open. (B) The trunk is unlocked. (©) The man is standing in the truck. (D) The man is getting out of the truck. 4... Correct Similar-sounding word Incorrect key word .. Incorrect interpretation(A) She's closing the store. (B) She's cleaning the window. (C) She's sweeping the floor. (D) She's looking at the door. C_. Correct Similar-sounding word Incorrect key word Incorrect interpretationSimilar-sounding Words Incorrect answer choices sometimes include words that sound similar to key words in the correct answers. For example, a photograph shows a man standing in a hall, but the statement you hear say. ‘He's standing against a wall.” The words hall and wall sound similar. You need to listen carefully to distinguish these similar-sounding words. Exercise A (2) Listen to the words. Check (/) the words you hear in each pair below. 1. large [) charge [] 6. plane frame 2. fire | hire 7. choose lose 3. guest [] rest oO 8. close [ nose salt 4, bag = [] rag oO 9. sock Oo lock Oo 5. wait (_] way [] 10. waiter [_] water Exercise B (3) Read these statements. Then listen and check (/) the statements you hear. 1. The man is sitting alone. oO 4, She's setting the table. Oo The man is sitting at home. w She's sitting at the table. oO 2. He's sailing a boat. [ 5. There's a bat on the chair. Oo He's selling a boat. Oo There's a hat on the chair. Oo 3. They're working together. Oo 6. The woman is waiting for a train. Go They're walking together. Oo The woman is waiting for a plane. Oo Exercise C (4) Look at this photograph. You will hear six statements. Listen carefully and check (/) Correct or Incorrect for each statement. EXAMPLE You hear: 1. The woman is holding a copy. This is incorrect. The words copy and coffee sound similar. 1. Correct Incorrect [¥| 2. Correct Incorrect 3. Correct Incorrect 4. Correct Incorrect 5. Correct Incorrect 6. Correct IncorrectMINI TEST Similar-sounding Words 8) For each photograph, you will hear four statements, Listen and choose the correct statement (A), (8), (©), oF (0). Do not be distracted by words that sound similar to what you see in the photographs. ®OO® ®®O® ®®OoOIncorrect Key Words Some statements describe photographs incorrectly, often by using the wrong key word (verb, noyp, adjective, etc.). For example, a photograph shows a man sitting in a bus, but the statement you hear says: He's standing in a bus. (incorrect verb) He's sitting in a train. (incorrect noun) He's sitting in front of a bus. (incorrect preposition) Exercise A (8° Look at this photograph. You will hear six statements. Listen carefully to make sure that the key words you hear accurately describe the photograph. Check (/) True ot False for each statement. EXAMPLE You hear: 1. The woman has long dark hair. This is false. The adjective long is incorrect. The woman has short dark hair. 1. True False [7] 2. True False 3. Tue False 4. Tue [] False [_] 5. Tue [] False 6. Tue False Exercise B (7) Look at this photograph. You will hear six statements. Listen carefully to make sure that the key words you hear accurately describe the photograph. Check (/) True or False for each statement, 1. Tue [] False 2. Tue [] False 3. True False 4 Tue (] False 5. True False 6. True FalseMINI TEST Incorrect Key Words ®) For (©), or (D), that best de each photograph, you will hear four statements. Listen and choose the statement: (A), (B), Scribes the photograph. Listen carefully for any incorrect key words. ®®OoO ®®©® ScoreIncorrect Interpretations Some statements attempt to mislead you by giving a false account of what is happening. For example a photograph shows two men jogging in a park, but the statement you hear says "They're walking to work.” The description does not accurately describe what you see in the photograph. False Accounts ‘®" Look at this photograph. There are six statements. Listen carefully and check (/) True or False for each statement. EXAMPLE You hear: 1. He's leaning against the wall. This is false. He is not leaning against the wall dere asia] False [V7] 2. Tue ([] False (_] 3. Tue False (_] 4. Tue [] False [| 5. Tue [] False [] 6. True [] False (_] Some statements also attempt to mislead you by making assumptions that cannot be proven to be true. For example, a photograph shows two women talking outside a restaurant, but the statement you hear says “They're about to have a meal.” The assumption is that they will go into the restaurant and have a meal, but there is no visible evidence to support this. (They could, for example, be leaving the restaurant or just passing by.) Unsupported Assumptions /%0) Look at this photograph. Fy There are six statements. Listen carefully and check (7) Fact or Assumption for each statement. EXAMPLE You hear: 1. They're about to catch a plane. This is an assumption. There is no evidence to support this. 1. Fact Assumption [¥ 2. Fact [] Assumption [] SiFach) fe] Assumption 4. Fact [] Assumption [_] = Fact. [al Assumption 6. Fact [] Assumption(MINI TEST Incorrect Interpretations 4¥ For each photograph, you will hear four statements. Listen and choose the statement: (A), (B), (C), oF (O), that best describes the photograph. Do not be misled by false accounts or unsupported assumptions. ®®O©oOIncorrect Interpretations Some statements attempt to misead you by giving a false account of what is happening, For exam a photograph shows two men jogging in a park, but the statement you hear says “They're walking to work.” The description does not accurately describe what you see in the photograph False Accounts (8 Look at this photograph. There are six statements. Listen carefully and check (7) True or False for each statement. EXAMPLE You hear: 1. He’s leaning against the wall. This is false, He is not leaning against the wall 1. Tue [J False [VJ 2. Tue [] False [_] 3. Tue ([] False [| 4. Tue [] False (] 5. Tue [] False [_] 6 Tue [|] False [| Some statements also attempt to mislead you by making assumptions that cannot be proven to be true For example, a photograph shows two women talking outside a restau rant, but the statement you hear ‘says “They're about to have a meal.” The assumption is that they will go into the restaurant and have a ‘meal, but there is no visible evidence to support this. (The! 'y Could, for example, be leaving the restaurant or just passing by.) Unsupported Assumptions “0 Look at this photograph. There are six statements. Listen carefully and check (/) Fact or Assumption for each statement. EXAMPLE You hear: 1. They're about to catch a plane. This is an assumption. There is no evidence to support this. 1. Fact (Assumption 2 Fact [] Assumption = a 3. Fact Assumption [7] 4. Fact (] Assumption [a 5. Fact Assumption [7] QO 8 Fact [] Assumption, MINI TEST Incorrect Interpretations | 4 For each photograph, you will hear four statements. Listen and choose the statement: (A), (B), (0), oF (0) that best describes the photograph. Do not be misled by false accounts or unsupported assumptions. | | | 2 ®®OoO ®OHOO i PART 1 PHOTOGRAPHS 17)> STEPs To SUCCESS 1 in juestion: This section presents an effective, step-by-step approach to use when answering q 8 on Part 1 of the TOEIC® test. The steps shown here are designed to help you achieve a higher score ten you ta tg test, By following these steps, you should be able to maximize your score on this part of the test. a> Study the photograph quickly to get a general idea of the context. Ask yourself where the location is, what is happening, and who you can see. j Where? ata train station, in an office, in a parking lot What? buying a ticket, making a call, getting into a car Who? Passenger, office worker, driving instructor | 2/3 Look for any significant objects and identify them. Ask yourself how they relate location and what they tell you about the situation. feb Listen carefully to all four statements. As you listen, eliminate any statements you are sure are incorrect. To help you eliminate incorrect ‘statements: ™ * listen for key words that relate to the photograph * be careful of words that sound alike * do not be misled by incorrect interpretations | 4 | > Mark your answer, Previewing Step 1 and Step 2 involve Previewing. Here, find out as much information as you can the context. If Possible, between any People yor used to previewing TOEIC score, that means looking quickly before you listen. Your tty to predict statements you might hear u can see (€.g., if they are Passenge Part 1 photographs in this way, and yotPractice 1 == [EXD Look at the photograph. Answer the following questions. Where are these people? What are they doing? What is their relationship? EEEZD Find these objects in the photograph. jacket folder telephone chair carpet board What other things can you see? eel [EDD 1) Listen to four statements about the photograph. As you listen, eliminate any statements you are sure are incorrect. (A) [ Jeliminate [ ] consider (B) [ Jeliminate [ ] consider (C) [ Jeliminate [ ] consider (D) [ Jeliminate — [ ] consider [ERD solect the one statement that best describes what you see in the photograph. Mark your answer. (A) ©® PART1 PHOTOGRAPHS 19.Practice 2 [SEED Look at the photograph. Answer the following questions. Where is this? s oe What is happening? Un Who are these people? ee nah = Find these items in the photograph. clock cash register calendar file watch book What other things can you see? Ss as Sai ee en EEE 4 Listen to four statements about the photograph. As you listen, eliminate any statemen's you are sure are incorrect. (A) [ Jeliminate [ } consider (8) [ Jeliminate — [ j consider (©) [ Jeliminate — [ } consider (0) [ leliminate —[ ] consider EEEZD solect the one statement that best describes what you see in t Mark youranswe. @ © © ©Practice 3 [ESD Look at the photograph. Answer the following questions. Where is this person? What is he doing? - What does he look like? Find these items in the photograph. menu teapot picture bowls tissue table What other things can you see? 4 [EXD 44 Listen to four statements about the photograph. As you listen, eliminate any statements you are sure are incorrect. (A) [ Jeliminate [| J consider (8) [ eliminate — [ ] consider (C) [ Jeliminate [ ] consider (0) [ eliminate [ ] consider EEX select the one statement that best describes what you see in the photograph. Mark your answer. @ @ © © PART 1 PHOTOGRAPHS 2}Practice 4 Look at the photograph. Answer the following questions. Where is this? .... What is happening? Who are these people? on [EEZD Find these items in the photograph. racket basket net shorts court balls What other things can you see? a’ [EXD 45) Listen to four statements about the photograph. As you listen, eliminate any seater you are sure are incorrect. (A) [ Jeliminate —[_ ] consider (8) [ Jeliminate [_ } consider (©) [ leliminate — [_ } consider (©) [ leliminate [ ] consider [ERED Select the one statement that best describes what yo ® © © Mark your answer.Practice 5 SEEXD Look at the photograph. Answer the following questions. Where is this? What is happening? ae Who are these people? ae [EXD Find these items in the photograph. mirror poster hair dryer towel apron brush What other things can you see? [ED 4 Listen to four statements about the photograph. As you listen, eliminate any statements you are sure are incorrect. (A) [ eliminate [_ ] consider (B) [ Jeliminate [ ] consider (C) [ Jeliminate [ ] consider (D) [ Jeliminate [ ] consider EEZD select the one statement that best describes what you see in the photograph. Mark your answer. (A) ©® PART 1 PHOTOGRAPHS 23.> Srrarecy REVIEW AND TIPS ri + ae a 1 Strategy Review Listening Test - Part Remember, in the test. i ourself Where? What Quickly preview each photograph before you hear the statements. ASk ¥ hg Look for and identify any important details. | Listen carefully to all four statements before making your decision. J While you listen, eliminate any answers that you are sure are wrong. ! If you are not sure about the answer, don't waste time. Decide quickly! ‘As soon as you answer, move on and preview the next photograph. i Here is some advice that people taking the TOEIC test Choose the tips you like, and tryto.use them. “Don't read the directions at the start of this section. Use the time to preview the Photographs.” ‘Sylvie Durand “Most statements focus on the general situation or the m ain activity. However, a few statements are about small details. Watch ‘out for those!” ‘Shino Watanabe “Ifyou can't immediately connect the statement with what you see, itis probably an assumption. Remember, a fact is Something that is definitely true, An assumption is ‘something that may or may not be true.” din-Kyong Choi 24 LISTENING COMPREHENSIQN.Review Test 4» Directions: For each question, you will hear four statements about a photograph. Listen and select ine one statement: (A), (B), (C), or (D), that best describes the picture. Then mark your answer. You will the one sta hear the statements only once, ®®© OMOMONO) PART1 PHOTOGRAPHS 2526 LISTENING COMPREHENSION®OO® PART 1 PHOTOGRAPHS 27°®®@OOO ®®©O® LISTENING COMPREHENSION®®OO ®®OOO Score —...../10 Extra Practice ONLINE Go to www,pass-the-toeic-test.com for advice and useful exercises to help improve your score on Part 1 of the TOEIC test. > Similar-sounding Words » Practice with Prepositions > Separating Facts and Assumptions PART 1 PHOTOGRAPHS 29