bí kíp luyện listening toeic

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PART 1 I. Tranh c nhiu nhn vt - Picture

Loi cu nh c nhiu nhn vt chim khong 3 cu trong Part 1. Trong nh c

cha khong t 2-5 nhn vt v c khi la chn ng li l cc s vt hoc bi

cnh xut hin trong bc nh.

V vy cc em cn luyn tp nghe nhiu rt ra kinh nghim cho bn thn.

Sau y l mt s chin thut ginh im cao i vi dng cu hi ny.

1. Phn on ch ng (Subject)

2. Quan st v b ngoi ca tng nhn vt (Appearance)

3. Quan st v b ngoi ca nhm nhn vt (common appearance)

4. Quan st ng tc ca tng nhn vt ( action)

5. Quan st ng tc chung ca cc nhn vt (common action)

6. Quan st v tr v trng thi ca cc nhn vt. Sau y l mt s c th

c miu t:

Cc nhn vt i din nhau (face to face, facing each other, across

from each other)

Cc nhn vt ang cnh nhau (next to each other)

Cc nhn vt ang xp thnh hng (making a line, lining up, in a row,

in a line)

7. Ngoi cc nhn vt, cc bn cn quan st nhng th xung quanh nhn vt:

trng thi v chi tit c bit xung quanh cng c th l p n. Mi bi thi c

t 1 n 2 cu hi loi ny.

8. Ni chn cc nhn vt ang hin din cng c th c cp trong cc la

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chn. Ni chn c th l xc nh v tr (park, office, kitchen) hay khng

gian (at the computer, on the desk, on ones bicycle)

II. Tranh Miu t v tr v trng thi ca s vt - Picture

y l dng tranh khng c ngi xut hin m ch c s vt. Loi ny c hi

t 1 n 3 cu trong bi thi. Loi cu hi miu t tranh ny kh hn loi cu c

ngi nn cc bn cn lu mt s im sau y:

1. Hy suy ngh tn ca s vt trong bc nh bng ting Anh sn sng cho

cc cu hi nh What is it? What are they?

2. Hy quan st c im bn ngoi ca s vt ging nh i vi tranh v ngi

3. Quan st mi quan h tng quan gia v tr ca s vt ny vi s vt kia.

4. Quan st cn thn nhng th xung quanh s vt

5. Mc d nh khng c ngi nhng c th xut hin cc cu la chn ni v

ngi. i vi la chn , cc bn c th d dng loi tr.

III. Mt s cm t hay xut hin trong TOEIC - Phn nghe tranh 1

ngi - Part 1 TOEIC Listening

Nh cc em bit, trong cu hi v hnh nh Part 1, cn lu con ngi lm

trng tm. Cn quan st k ng tc ca ngi . y l dang cu hi t con

ngi lm trng tm nn em cn luyn tp cch miu t nhng c im v ngoi

hnh, ng tc ca nhn vt da theo cu trc Be + V-ing ng thi cn lm

quen vi nhng t vng miu t vt hay cnh vt xung quanh con ngi.

Sau y l mt s cm t c bn cn bit, rt hay xut hin trong k thi TOEIC, khi

trong hnh xut hin mt ngi.

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A. ng tc tay v mt

Holding in a hand

Opening the bottles cap

Pouring something into a cup

Looking at the mornitor

Examining something

Reaching for the item

Carrying the chairs

B. ng tc tng th

Climbing the ladder

Speaking into the microphone

Conducting a phone conversation

Working at the computer

Cleaning the street

Standing beneath the tree

C. Luyn tp nhng cu thng gp

1. The woman is sweeping the street

2. She is taking a photograph of the artwork

3. A man is tying a boat at the dock

4. A man is feeding the birds by hand

5. Hes viewing arts in the museum

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IV. Mt s cm t hay xut hin trong TOEIC- Phn nghe tranh nhiu ngi

- Part 1 TOEIC Listening

A. Nhng ng tc nhiu ngi cng lm

Shaking hands

Chatting with each other

Facing each other

Sharing the office space

Attending a meeting

Interviewing a person

Addressing the audience

Handing some paper to another

Giving the directions

Standing in line

Sitting across from each other

Looking at the same object

Taking the food order

Passing each other

Examining the patient

B. Luyn tp nhng cu thng gp

1. Customers are waiting in line for a table

2. They are taking escalators to the next floor.

3. They are resting on a bench.

4. People are shopping for groceries.

5. People are sitting side by side

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V. Mt s cm t hay xut hin trong TOEIC - Phn nghe tranh

vt - Part 1 TOEIC Listening

Sau y l chia s v mt s cm t c bn cn bit khi trong hnh xut hin trng

tm l vt.

A. Nhng cm t din t vt

Be placed on the table

Be being sliced (ang b xt lt)

Have been arranged in a case

Be being loaded onto the truck

Have been opened

Be being weighed

Be being repaired

Be in the shade ( trong bng rm)

Have been pulled up on a beach

Be being towed

Be stacked on the ground

Be covered with the carpet

B. Luyn tp nhng cu thng gp trong hnh ch c vt

1. The cars are parked along the street.

2. The chairs are occupied.

3. The boats are lined up at the dock.

4. The goods are on display.

5. All the boxes are filled with fruit.

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VI. Mt s cm t hay xut hin trong TOEIC Listening - Phn

nghe tranh c phong cnh thin nhin - Part 1 TOEIC Listening

A. Scenery appearing in photos

Overlooking the river

Be floating on the water

Look toward the mountain

Walking into the forest

Be planted in rows

Watering plants

Mowing the lawn

Grazing in the field (gm c trn ng)

Being harvested

There is a flower bed (c mt lung hoa)

Weeding in the garden

Raking leaves (co l)

There is a skyscraper (C mt ta nh chc tri)

B. Practice frequently used statements in TOEIC

1.The clouds have settled onto the hilltop.

2. The buildings rise above the hills.

3. The plane is flying over the trees.

4. The group is hiking through the forest.

5. The houses are reflected in the water.

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PART 2 Unit 1: Phn tch cu trc tr li v mt s cm t quan trng trong

cu hi WHEN

1. Cu trc cu tr li

- Cm thi gian + ago

Ex: when did you finish the report?

3 days ago

- When + ng t dng qu kh n

Ex: When did you start studying English?

When I was 6 years old

- Gii t (on/ in/ at)+ thi gian dng tng lai

Ex: When are you going on vacation?

On Saturday

- When + ng t dng hin ti n

Ex: When are you going to come to the office?

When she arrives

- Not until + thi gian dng tng lai

Ex: When is the project expected to be finished?

Not until next year

2. Mt s cu trc v Where-question thng xuyn xut hin trong thi

TOEIC

2.1. Mt s cu hi ph bin

- When do you usually get to the office in the morning?

- When is the seminar scheduled to begin?

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- When do you expect the repairman to arrive?

- When are you taking your vacation this year?

2.2. Mt s cm t ch thi gian

- next term

- daily

- monthly

- annually

- next quarter

- not until next week

- the following Thursday

- in a decade

Unit 2: Phn tch cu trc tr li v mt s cm t quan trng cu

hi WHERE

1. Cu trc cu tr li c bn

- Gii t (in, on, at.) + place

Ex: where are you going to spend your vacation?

In Rome

- Go to + place/ to + place

Ex: where is the Sales Department?

Go up to the second floor

To the second floor

- Cm trng t ch ni chn

Ex: Where is the Opera House?

Its in front of the bus station

- Cu tr li khng c ni chn c th

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Ex: Where is the annual budget report?

Anna took it early this morning

2. Mt s cu trc v Where-question thng xuyn xut hin trong thi

TOEIC

2.1. Mt s cu hi thng gp

- Where is the nearest station?

- Where can I pay for this shirt?

- Where did you buy that briefcase?

- Where can we get an ink cartridge for the printer?

- Where can I find the accounting office?

2.2. Mt s t ch ni chn thng gp

- Across the street

- Around the corner

- At the next corner

- Before the entrance

- By the file cabinet

- On the ground/first floor

- Towards the restroom

Unit 3: Phn tch cu tr li v mt s cm t hay xut hin trong

cu hi WHO ca TOEIC Test

I. Cu trc cu tr li

1. Tn ring

Who has been invited to the banquet?

Mr. Martinez

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2. V tr cng vic

Who is in charge of the marketing department now?

The former sales director

3. Tn cng ty hoc phng ban

Who has designed the new office building?

The Design-House Company

4. i t c nhn

Who has the annual budget report?

I do

5. I dont know type

Who will be in charge of the project?

It hasnt been decided yet.

II. Danh sch tn phng ban cng nh v tr trong cng ty hay xut hin trong

thi TOEIC:

V tr cng vic Phng ban

cng ty

Accountant Accounting Department

Receptionist Advertising Department

Secretary Human Resources

Department

Technician

Plumber Marketing

Department Architect Research

Department Assistant Shipping

Department Manager Public

Relations Department

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Director Sales Department

Supervisor Research and Development

Department Payroll

Department

Executive officer

President/Vice president

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cu hi HOW ca TOEIC Test

I. Cu trc cu tr li

1. S lng (Quantities)

How much is this stapler?

2 dollars

2. Khong thi gian (Durations of time)

How long have you been there?

2 years

3. Mc thi gian (Points of time)

How soon can you deliver the item?

Next Monday at the latest

4. Gii thch v vic g (Explanation of how things were done/ are

done)

How did you fix that TV set so quickly?

My brother is a repairman

II. Nhng cu hi cn thit hay xut hin trong k thi Toeic

1. How did you learn about this position?

2. How big is that apartment?

3. How much does it cost to repair the equipment?

4. How many workers do you have in your company?

5. How about shipping the materials tomorrow? = Lets ship the materials

tomorrow

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6. How come she failed to meet the deadline? (ti sao c y li khng

ng hn?)

7. How far is it from here to the airport?


cu hi WHY ca TOEIC Test

I. Cu trc cu tr li

1. To + V ( din t mc ch/ nh)

Why are you going to Paris on Friday?

To help open our new branch

2. Because/ Due to/ For

Why are you working so late this evening?

Because I have to finish this project

3. B t Because (Omissions of because)

Why did we change our office supplier?

(Because) Their deliveries were always late.

4. Gii thch/ din t kin c nhn ( tr li cu hi Why ~not)

Why arent the computers working?

I think there is a problem with the main power.

II. Mt s cu trc hay xut hin trong k thi Toeic

1. Why is the construction being delayed?

2. Why dont you come to the beach with us? (Answer: thats a good

idea/ that sounds good/ Id love to)

3. Why is the road closed today?

4. Why was the flight delayed?

5. Could you tell me why all these computer terminals are turned off?

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cu hi WHAT ca TOEIC Test

I. Cu trc cu tr li

1. Danh t ch thi gian, mu sc, loi hnh cho cu hi: what time/ what

color/ what kind of(Nouns that refer to time, colors, categories)

What time will the movie start?

Five oclock

2. Sai khin cho cu hi (What should I do)(Imperatives)

What should I do with this package?

Give it to the manager

3. Tn ng ca ngoi ng t (Objects of transitive verbs)

What did you buy yesterday?

Office supplies

4. kin c nhn cho cu hi: What do you think of~/ Whats your

opinion~? (Personal opinions)

What is your opinion of the banks new lending policy?

I think its a little bit dangerous.

II. Mt s cu trc hay xut hin trong k thi Toeic

1. What kind (type, sort) of lodging/ accommodation do you need?

2. What do you think of Michaels suggestion?

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3. What should I do to check out these books?

4. What time does the concert start?

5. What is the deadline on the Blair proposal?


cu hi YES/ NO ca TOEIC Test

I. Cu trc tr li

1. Yes/No + S: Ch ng phi lin quan n ni dung ca cu hi

Did the technician fix our system?

Yes, he was very skilled

2. Yes + thng tin thm cho ni dung trong cu hi

Are you looking for anything in particular?

Yes, I need a gift for my mothers birthday.

3. No + thng tin gii thch ti sao thng tin trong cu hi khng ng

Were you late to work this morning?

No, I arrived on time

4. Khng tr li trc tip yes/ no

Do you carry sports shoes in this store?

Theyre displayed over there.

II. Mt s cu hay xut hin trong k thi Toeic

1. Do you know where the cold food is?

2. Did the president approve the proposal?

3. Are you still seeking employees for the job openings?

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4. Are there any steaks left?

5. Have you ever been to the national museum?

6. Has she transferred to Busan branch?


Tag question v cu hi ph nh

I. Cu trc cu tr li

1. Yes/ No, khng quan tm n dng cu hi c hi (regardless of

the form of the questions being asked)

- Didnt you complete your report yet?

Yes, I did/ No, not yet

- It was not a great performance, was it?

No it wasnt / Yes, it was

2. Yes/ No + thng tin thm

Hasnt Paul left the office yet?

No, hes working overtime

II. Mt s cu hi hay xut hin trong k thi Toeic

1. Shouldnt we take a break?

Yes, that would be nice

2. Arent you happy about the increasing student enrollment numbers?

Yes, the figures are much higher lately

3. You arent walking to your house in this rain, are you?

Dont worry. I bought my umbrella

4. You do like watch sports on TV, dont you?

Just so-so

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5. Isnt the job fair today?

No, I think its this Thursday.

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PART 3 SHORT CONVERTATION

Unit 1: Bi hi thoi lin quan n hi hp/ Cng vic vn phng -

Short Conversation

Dng bi hi thoi ny l dng hay xut hin trong thi chnh thc hng thng

ca TOEIC. Bi hi thoi lin quan n cc ch nh thay i lch lm vic, ln

lch cho mt cuc hp hay hi ngh, thuyn chuyn, thng chc, i cng tc,

hn np bo co, t hng, sa cha thit b vn phng

1. Mt s mu cu hi thng gp

Where does this conversation most likely take place?

How did Mr. Parker get to work?

When is the meeting scheduled to begin?

What is she told to do?

When will the man be at the office?

What has Ms. Lindon done this week?

Why was the man planning to call his clients?

How will Ms. Wong meet the deadline?

2. T vng hay xut hin trong dng bi ny

Receptionist position: v tr l tn

Mailroom: phng vn th

Expense account bn k cng tc ph

Technical support h tr k thut

Be assigned c phn cng

Support team nhm h tr

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Expert chuyn gia

Be understaffed thiu nhn vin

Security office phng bo v

The boardroom phng hp ban gim c

Adjust the schedule iu chnh k hoch

Sales figures doanh s

Outsource ly nhn lc t bn ngoi

Come up with ny ra (sng kin)

Advertise aggressively qung co mnh

Production line dy chuyn sn xut

Teleconference hi ngh vin lin

Get a promotion c thng tin

Log into the computer ng nhp vo my tnh

Meet the deadline hon thnh ng hn

Heating bill ha n h thng si

Take care of the paperwork coi sc vn phng

Make progress tin b

Supplier nh cung ng

A little behind the schedule hi tr so vi k hoch

Marketing meeting bui hp bn v tip th

Reschedule the meeting sp ngy khc cho cuc hp

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Inquire hi

Gardening personnel i ng lm vn

Commute to work i lm thng xuyn bng xe but, tu in

ngm

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Unit 2: Bi i thoi lin quan n du lch, gii tr - Short

Conversation

Dng bi i thoi ny cng l dng quan trng trong Part 3 Short Conversation

TOEIC Test. y l nhng cuc i thoi trn my bay, sn bay v lch trnh,

thng tin du lch hay thng tin v chuyn bay; cng c th l v vic mua v

xem phim, lch chiu phim

1. Mt s mu cu thng gp

Who is visiting Tokyo?

What are the speakers mainly discussing?

Why is the man concerned about the play?

What does she plan to do on Thursday?

How many indirect flights are available a day?

Where is the womans final destination?

Why are the speakers going to Madrid?

When does Yokos flight leave?

What activity is Ann looking forward to?


A discounted package gi gim gi

Taking time off ngh php

Bicycle riding vic i xe p

Departure time gi khi hnh

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Take the car to the repair shop mang xe i sa

Fly first class i v hng nht

Go away on vacation i ngh mt xa

Music performance bui biu din ca nhc

Round-trip ticket v kh hi

Janitor ngi gc cng

Have a good relaxation ngh ngi thoi mi

Have lots time off c nhiu thi gian ngh

Visit the folk museum thm bo tang vn ha dn gian

The flight has been delayed chuyn bay b hon

Get the catalogue nhn ca-ta-l

A piano recital bui trnh din piano

Look forward to~ing trng mong lm

Fascinating hp dn

Estimated time of arrival gi n d kin

Heating bill ha n h thng si

Reserve a flight t v my bay

Get to the place ti ni

Reception l tn

Direct flight chuyn bay thng

Take a maternity leave ngh h sn

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Have a short break ngh gii lao

Connecting flight chuyn bay qu cnh

Unit 3: Bi i thoi lin quan n mua sm/ nh hng - Short Conversation

Bi i thoi ny thng din ra gia nhn vin vi khch hng nhng ni mua

sm, c th nhn vin cung cp thng tin v sn phm cho khch hng hay x l

cc tnh hung nh i li hng hay li than phin t khch hng.

Nhng bi di thoi v nh hng th tp trung vo cc tnh hung nh gi mn n,

t bn, nhn xt v thc n

1. Mt s mu cu thng gp

What is the problem with the clothes?

When did the man buy the pants?

Where most likely are the speakers?

Why is the woman concerned about the furniture?

What kind of business most likely is Hanovers?

Where does the woman work?

What does the man say about the dining area?

What does the customer ask the man to do?


Recommend ngh

Get the gift wrapped nh gi qu

Produce section gian hng nng phm

Sporting goods section gian hng th thao

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Offering items 30% off gim gi 30%

Exchange the shirt for a smaller size i o s mi ly c nh hn

House goods gia dng

Window-shopping xem hng (ch khng mua)

Seafood restaurant nh hng hi sn

Order a salad with French dressing gi mt phn rau trn du gim v gia

v

Bring the check mang ha n ti

A wall mounted bookcase gi sch da vo tng

Have wider selections to choose from c nhiu la chn hn

Original receipt bin lai gc

Be busy with patrons bn tip khch hng quen

Light meal ba n nh

Aisle li i

Clothing section gian hng qun o

Have the models on display c trng by hng mu

A proof of purchase bng chng mua hng

Dining area gian hng n ung

Retail store ca hng bn l

Sales clerk nhn vin bn hng

Pay the cashier tr tin cho thu ngn

Take the smaller one ly ci nh hn

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Browse in the store xem qua ca hng

Catalogue ca-ta-l

Purchase mua

Order another cup of coffee gi thm 1 tch c ph

It seems to be too big trng n to qu

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PART 4: SHORT TALK Unit 1: Mo lm bi nghe ch Public Announcements (Thng

bo) Short Talk

Part 4 - Short Talk TOEIC Reading c rt nhiu ch thng xuyn c ra

trong thi Toeic hng thng. Public Announcements l ch lin quan n

nhng mu thng bo thng xut hin Sn bay (Airport), my bay (Airplane);

Ca hng tp ha (Department store); Th vin (Libarary); Nh ht (Theater)

Vic nm c nhng cu trc c bn cng nh t vng thng xut hin trong

thi Toeic s gip cc em c c hi tr li ng cu hi hn.

Sau y l cu trc thng gp trong dng bi Public Announcements Short

Talk TOEIC Listening:

1. Please stay tuned

Please stay tuned for traffic updates every hour on the hour.

2. We are expecting

We are expecting heavy snowfall this weekend.

3. This is (name) with (program)

Good morning, this is Barbara Klish with today weather.

4. We request that S+V

We request that you turn off your cell phone before the ceremony begins.

5. Ill be back to you as soon as possible

If you leave your number, Ill get back to you as soon as possible.

6. It is my (great) pleasure to + V

It is my great pleasure to introduce our renowned guest speaker to you.

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7. I take great pleasure in ~ing

As the founder of Geo-Chemicals, I take great pleasure in presenting these awards

to those of you who have been with me since I started the company.

8. It gives me great pleasure to + V

It gives me great pleasure to welcome you all here tonight.

9. Im happy to + V

Today, Im happy to announce to you that Brenda Souza will be joining us as of

the first of November.

10. Im pleased to + V

Im pleased to announce the winner of the 5th International Car Design Contest.

11. S (is/are) having a sale

This week only, Antique Furniture is having a sale.

12. S is (are) 20% off the regular price

All of our computers are 20% off their regular price for this week only.

13. As ~know,

As you all know, Stanley Blaine is retiring at the end of the month.

14. Be due to + V

The construction work is due to commence next week and its expected to take

about ten months to complete.

15. We apologize for~

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this delay may cause you.

16. Be sure to + V

The sale is over on August 1st, so be sure to make your purchases before then.

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Unit 2 : Mo lm bi nghe ch Advertisements, Radio Broadcasts, Traffic

Announcements Short Talk

Sau y l mt s cu trc cng nh t vng cn thit trong ch Qung co

(Advertisements); pht thanh (Radio Broadcasts); v thng bo giao thng (Traffic

Announcements), phn Short talk, thi Toeic Toeic Listening.

1. Be interested in

I reviewed the proposals you submitted to us and I am very interested in discussing

the details with you.

2. This message is for

Hello. This message is for Michelle Parker in the Personnel Department.

3. Im calling about

Hi, Ms. Galloway. This is Paul. Im calling about the meeting scheduled for

Wednesday.

4. We are sorry to +V

Were sorry to report that the two p.m. flight to Amsterdam has been cancelled

because of unexpected snowfall.

5. Now that S+ V

Folks, now that we have reached our cruising altitude, I am going to switch the seat

belt sign off.

6. I recommend that S+ V

I recommend that you remain seated with your seatbelt fastened when youre not

moving about the cabin.

7. If you would like to +V

If you would like to place your order by phone, just press 1 and then you will be

connected to our automated ordering system.

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8. Have trouble (difficulty/ a hard time) + ~ing

Do you have trouble falling asleep due to insomnia?

9. On behalf of

I am honored to be standing before you today to accept this award on behalf of the

many researchers on our team.

10. It is necessary to +V

It is necessary to save all documents properly, but you dont have to shut down the

computers.

11. S + take (time)/ It takes (time) to +V

The trip will take approximately 2 hours.

It takes approximately 50 minutes to travel from the airport to the center of the city

by car.

12. Remind A of B/ Remind A that S +V

I just wanted to remind you of your twelve oclock appointment tomorrow.

Id like to remind everyone that construction of the new laboratory will begin on

Monday.

13. S+ take place + A(time) + B(place)

The party will take place next Thursday afternoon at the cafeteria.

14. Please notify + (person), if you~

Please notify the training supervisor if youll be unable to attend.

15. S + show (indicate) that S+ V

The study released by National Hospital indicates that people are becoming more

ehealth conscious.

Data gathered from over 300 companies show that there are three basic factors that

affect your success at work.

16. Id like to take a moment to + V

Id like to take a moment to tell you about our chefs specials for this evening.

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Unit 3: Mo lm bi nghe ch News Short Talk

Sau y l mt s t vng v cu trc hay s dng trong ch News (tin tc).

1. S+ will be closing~

Well be closing at one oclock today in order to take inventory of the librarys

holdings.

2. S + is (are) asked to + V

Passengers are asked to remain inside the station so they can hear any boarding and

delay announcements.

3. Be invited to + V

I cant tell you how honored I am to be invited to speak to you today.

4. Be located in (at/on)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is located at the intersection of 2nd

nd 23rd

Street.

5. I hope (that) S + V

I hope that you will find this workshop to be useful

6. Look forward to ~ing (noun)

I look forward to working with you to continue achieving our goals.

7. Thank you for calling + (section)

Thank you for calling Netcoms customer service center.

8. Youre listening to ~

You are listening to Asian Music Tour, and Im your host, Dick Anderson.

9. S + be open from A (time) to B(time)

Our retail store is open from 9:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

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10. If you have any problems with A (noun), please + V

If you have any problems with the new software, please contact the technical

support division.

11. S + will be available for use by + (point of time)

The indoor tennis courts currently under construction will be available for use by

early next year.

12. For more information, (please) feel free to + V

For more information about our MBA degree programs, please feel free to contact

us at any time.

13. We regret that S+ / We regret to + V

We regret that we cannot provide more detailed information at this time.

We regret to announce the closing of our London branch office.

14. Please remember that S+ V/ Please remember to + V

Please remember that protective gear must be worn all the times.

First of all, remember to wear safety goggles and gloves.

15. The purpose of this meeting is to + V

The purpose of this meeting is to discuss ways of enhancing the working

relationships within this corporation.

16. On such short notice

Thank you for coming to this group meeting on such short notice.

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Unit 4: Mo lm bi nghe ch Recorded messages, operating instructions

(Tin nhn ghi m, ch dn hot ng) Short Talk

Sau y l mt s dng t vng hay xut hin trong ch im Tin nhn ghi m

(Recorded message) v Ch dn hot ng (Operating instructions).

1. We are offering discounts on + items

We are offering discounts on all of our video editing products.

2. An hour from now

Well be on the ground an hour from now.

3. Conduct research projects

Our guest speaker has conducted many major research projects and is currently

teaching at Michigan University.

4. Increase (raise) public awareness of

A director of Public Relations, I have taken a number of steps to increase public

awareness of our products.

5. Im honored to + V

Thank you very much. Im honored to be here and truly happy to receive this

award.

6. A wealth of experience

He is an expert in the field of telecommunications with a wealth of experience.

7. What with

Vacations can be exhausting, what with shopping and sightseeing and trying to

enjoy yourself every minute.

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8. Wind up a meeting

Before we wind up our meeting, I need to convey a message from the building

maintenance department.

9. Please note (that) S+ V

Please note that the staff meeting scheduled for this Friday has been moved to next

Tuesday.

10. S (person) has been with (company) + for ( duration of time)

Mr. Rodrigez has been with Uni-Tech Corporation for 20 years

11. Please refrain from ing

For other moviegoers, please refrain from talking during the film

12. I am away from my desk at the moment

Im away from my desk at the moment. If youd like to leave a message, please do

so after the tone

13. Fall behind in

Due to high sales and increased orders, we are falling behind in our output this

month.

14. We are in need of

If you didnt get a job yet, I thought you might want to know that we are in need of

an electrical engineer

15. Please stay on the line

Please stay on the line, and an operator will be with you in a moment

16. You will find low prices on + (product)

This week, D&G Apparel is having a spring sale. Youll find low prices on all

winter clothing, including coats, boots, hats, and gloves

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Unit 5: Mo lm bi nghe ch Work announcements (Thng bo

trong cng vic) Short Talk

Sau y l mt s t vng v cu trc hay s dng trong ch Work

announcements (Thng bo trong cng vic

1. Any questions may be addressed to + (person/section)

Any questions may be addressed to Carol Anderson at Public Relations by phone

at 327-8325

2. Considerable efforts are being made to +V

Worldwide, considerable efforts are being made to develop advanced nuclear

power plants.

3. Reduce the risk of

University of Texas researchers say that eating vegetables appears to reduce the

risk of developing lung cancer in both smokers and non-smokers.

4. This is to announce ~

May I have your attention please? This is to announce the new security procedures,

which will be implemented beginning next month.

5. It wont cost you a thing.

And the best part is that it wont cost you a thing.

6. Id like to welcome you to~

Id like to welcome you to the 5th international showcase of traditional Asian

artwork.

7. There is the possibility of ~

There is the possibility of occasional snow showers during the afternoon.

8. With the exception of ~

With the exception of a few snow showers in the Great Lakes region, the Midwest

will see a relatively quiet, but cold day.

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9. Ranging from A to B

High temperatures will be well below seasonal averages, ranging from the tens in

parts of northern New England to the 40s in southeast Virginia.

10. S + be available at reduced prices

All of our product lines are available at reduced prices

11. S + be strongly encouraged to + V

The nations blood supply is critically low, and all eligible citizens are strongly

encouraged to donate.

12. Do grocery shopping

Tired of doing grocery shopping every other day? Why dont you sit back and

place your orders via your computer?

13. Follow safety regulations

All personnel must realize that when they do not follow safety regulations, they

endanger not only their own lives but also the lives of their fellow workers .

14. Take an opportunity to + V

At this time, I would like to take this opportunity to introduce our new Head of

Sales William Mccormick.

15. Request an extension

If you are not ready to file your tax return on April 15, you may request an

extension of time to file

16. Make room for

The Sun Electronic Corporation will be expanding its warehouse facilities in order

to make room for product storage.

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Unit 6: Mo lm bi nghe theo ch Reports (Bo co) Short Talk

Sau y l mt s t vng v cu trc hay s dng trong ch Reports (Bo co).

1. Play an important role in ~

Exercise plays an important role in the retention of bone density in an aging

person.

2. Keep A (person) posted with (on) B

Leave your email address and we will keep you posted on our newest services.

3. It has come to As attention that S+ V

It has come to managements attention that there is a company-wide resistance to

taking responsibility and thinking beyond ones department.

4. Be open for business

The Metropolitan Department Store will not be open for business until the

renovations have been finished.

5. be closed to the vehicle

Highway 2 will be closed to vehicles from this Thursday to next Tuesday

6. Be aware of

Since all of you are department heads, it is important that you are aware of your

responsibilities in relation to your staff members.

7. Lead a free discussion on ~

Rheumatologist Kurt Lewin will lead a free discussion on new treatments for

people with arthritis from 10 a.m. to noon.

8. Have A (thing) ready to + V

Please have your tickets ready to hand to the driver as you board.

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9. Receive a ten percent discount on

Passenger vehicle equipped with E-Z Pass will receive a ten percent discount on

tolls.

10. Benefit from~

I am sure that we will benefit from the information that you have imparted on

management techniques.

11. Please keep in mind that S+ V

Please keep in mind that you should not wear anything that may be too reflective

such as hairpins or earrings.

12. S remain the same

The location and agenda will remain the same

13. Be promoted to (position)

David Costain was promoted to Director of Public Relations just two years ago.

14. Taper off

The snow keeps coming although the forecast shows the snow will taper off by the

weekend.

15. On the east (west/south/north) side of

Visitor parking area is located on the east side of the building

16. Go out of business

Small dot-com companies are in danger of going out of business

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Unit 7: Mo lm bi nghe ch Work announcements (Thng bo

trong cng vic) Short Talk

Sau y l mt s t vng v cu trc hay s dng trong ch Work

announcements (Thng bo trong cng vic

1. Any questions may be addressed to + (person/section)

Any questions may be addressed to Carol Anderson at Public Relations by phone

at 327-8325

2. Considerable efforts are being made to +V

Worldwide, considerable efforts are being made to develop advanced nuclear

power plants.

3. Reduce the risk of

University of Texas researchers say that eating vegetables appears to reduce the

risk of developing lung cancer in both smokers and non-smokers.

4. This is to announce ~

May I have your attention please? This is to announce the new security procedures,

which will be implemented beginning next month.

5. It wont cost you a thing.

And the best part is that it wont cost you a thing.

6. Id like to welcome you to~

Id like to welcome you to the 5th international showcase of traditional Asian

artwork.

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7. There is the possibility of ~

There is the possibility of occasional snow showers during the afternoon.

8. With the exception of ~

With the exception of a few snow showers in the Great Lakes region, the Midwest

will see a relatively quiet, but cold day.

9. Ranging from A to B

High temperatures will be well below seasonal averages, ranging from the tens in

parts of northern New England to the 40s in southeast Virginia.

10. S + be available at reduced prices

All of our product lines are available at reduced prices

11. S + be strongly encouraged to + V

The nations blood supply is critically low, and all eligible citizens are strongly

encouraged to donate.

12. Do grocery shopping

Tired of doing grocery shopping every other day? Why dont you sit back and

place your orders via your computer?

13. Follow safety regulations

All personnel must realize that when they do not follow safety regulations, they

endanger not only their own lives but also the lives of their fellow workers .

14. Take an opportunity to + V

At this time, I would like to take this opportunity to introduce our new Head of

Sales William Mccormick.

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15. Request an extension

If you are not ready to file your tax return on April 15, you may request an

extension of time to file

16. Make room for

The Sun Electronic Corporation will be expanding its warehouse facilities in order

to make room for product storage.

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