logo enhanced toeic format enhanced toeic format

45
LOGO Enhanced TOEIC Format

Upload: amelia-patrick

Post on 24-Dec-2015

309 views

Category:

Documents


0 download

TRANSCRIPT

Page 1: LOGO Enhanced TOEIC Format Enhanced TOEIC Format

LOGO

Enhanced TOEIC FormatEnhanced TOEIC Format

Page 2: LOGO Enhanced TOEIC Format Enhanced TOEIC Format

What is TOEIC?What is TOEIC?

TOEIC® is developed by Educational Testing Service 1

ETS is a psychometric centre, internationally acclaimed for the reliability and quality of its tests such as:

TOEFL® (Test of English as a Foreign Language), GMAT® (Graduate Management Administration Test), SAT® (Student Admission Test) 2

Page 3: LOGO Enhanced TOEIC Format Enhanced TOEIC Format

What is TOEIC?What is TOEIC?

The TOEIC test was developed in the USA in 1979 by ETS (Educational Testing Service) following a request from the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Trade and Industry (MITI). 3

TOEIC (The Test of English for International Communication) is a multiple-choice English language proficiency test for people whose native language is not English.4

Page 4: LOGO Enhanced TOEIC Format Enhanced TOEIC Format

What is TOEIC?What is TOEIC?

TOEIC measures English comprehension, speaking, writing and reading skills in an international environment. 5

The TOEIC scores indicate how well people can communicate in English with others in business, commerce and industry. 6

Page 5: LOGO Enhanced TOEIC Format Enhanced TOEIC Format

What's the difference between TOEIC and TOEFL tests?What's the difference between TOEIC and TOEFL tests?

The TOEIC and the TOEFL tests were developed to serve different purposes

The design, content, context, and ranges of proficiency are different

Page 6: LOGO Enhanced TOEIC Format Enhanced TOEIC Format

What's the difference between TOEIC and TOEFL tests?What's the difference between TOEIC and TOEFL tests?

The TOEFL test - foreign students seeking admission to colleges and universities in North America -students planning to pursue undergraduate or graduate degrees in North America

The TOEIC test - organizations that document employees' English proficiency - individuals who want to demonstrate their ability to use English in the global workplace

Page 7: LOGO Enhanced TOEIC Format Enhanced TOEIC Format

Is TOEIC a well-known test?Is TOEIC a well-known test?

The TOEIC Test is by far the most widely used English language test in the world. More than 5.2 million tests were administered last year alone.

Page 8: LOGO Enhanced TOEIC Format Enhanced TOEIC Format

Why does TOEIC provide a certificate? Why does TOEIC provide a certificate?

The certificate is your credential Many companies require a TOEIC score to hire

you You may use the certificate to show an employer

your English language ability  Many people add their TOEIC score to their

resume when they send in their application for a new job

Page 9: LOGO Enhanced TOEIC Format Enhanced TOEIC Format

The TOEIC certificate is an internationally recognized document which highlights your level of English competence and displays:The TOEIC certificate is an internationally recognized document which highlights your level of English competence and displays:

Your first and last names

Your score for the listening comprehension section

Your score for the reading comprehension section

Your total test score

The name of the establishment where you took the test

The date you took the test

The official TOEIC seal

TOEIC CERTIFICATE

TOEIC CERTIFICATE

Page 10: LOGO Enhanced TOEIC Format Enhanced TOEIC Format

Gold(860-990)

Blue(730-855)

Orange(010-215)

Green(470-725)

Brown(220-465)

The TOEIC certificate exists in five colors, corresponding to distinct levels of resultsThe TOEIC certificate exists in five colors, corresponding to distinct levels of results

The TOEIC certificate is an internationally recognized document which highlights your level of English competenceThe TOEIC certificate is an internationally recognized document which highlights your level of English competence

Page 11: LOGO Enhanced TOEIC Format Enhanced TOEIC Format

Who recognizes the TOEIC score?Who recognizes the TOEIC score?

More than 4,000 companies, employers, colleges, universities and International English Programs as well as such international companies rely on TOEIC:

Ford, Nissan, Renault, Peugeot, Citroen, Scania, Siemens, Air France, Airbus, Alcatel Group, Dassault Aviation, Korean Air, Allianz, Barclays Bank, BNP Paribas,Deutsche Bank, Bell, Bosch-Siemens, Lucent Technologies, Philips, BP-Elf, EDF-GDF, Esso-Exxon, Kodak, Lever, Procter & Gamble, Total Elf, Coca Cola, Kraft, Moet/Hennessy, Nestle, Monsanto, Unilever, Compaq, Fujitsu, Hewlett Packard, NEC Computer International, Nike

Page 12: LOGO Enhanced TOEIC Format Enhanced TOEIC Format

Who recognizes the TOEIC score?Who recognizes the TOEIC score?

Page 13: LOGO Enhanced TOEIC Format Enhanced TOEIC Format

Who recognizes the TOEIC score?Who recognizes the TOEIC score?

Page 14: LOGO Enhanced TOEIC Format Enhanced TOEIC Format

Who recognizes the TOEIC score?Who recognizes the TOEIC score?

Page 15: LOGO Enhanced TOEIC Format Enhanced TOEIC Format

How long are the TOEIC test results good for? How long are the TOEIC test results good for?

Your TOEIC score is valid for two years

Page 16: LOGO Enhanced TOEIC Format Enhanced TOEIC Format

How long will it take to get my test results?How long will it take to get my test results?

- You receive your results by mail within 2 weeks after you take the test.

- Allow more time if a holiday falls after the administration, or if your results will be sent outside the United States.

Page 17: LOGO Enhanced TOEIC Format Enhanced TOEIC Format

Which are some of the advantages of the TOEIC test?Which are some of the advantages of the TOEIC test?

The TOEIC test is the choice of more than 2 million examinees a year and is recognized by thousands of corporations.

TOEIC will provide a numeric score and description of what you can do.

Page 18: LOGO Enhanced TOEIC Format Enhanced TOEIC Format

Which are some of the advantages of the TOEIC test?Which are some of the advantages of the TOEIC test?

TOEIC can provide an accurate assessment of your English :

TOEIC can provide an accurate assessment of your English :

For entrance into some US colleges and university programs.

Skills in order to obtain the best jobs

Page 19: LOGO Enhanced TOEIC Format Enhanced TOEIC Format

As a fair and objective measure of English proficiency, the TOEIC test will enable you to:As a fair and objective measure of English proficiency, the TOEIC test will enable you to:

Verify your current level of English proficiency 1

Qualify for a new position and/or promotion in your company 2

Enhance your professional credentials 3

Page 20: LOGO Enhanced TOEIC Format Enhanced TOEIC Format

As a fair and objective measure of English proficiency, the TOEIC test will enable you to:As a fair and objective measure of English proficiency, the TOEIC test will enable you to:

Involve your employer in advancing your English ability 6

Set your own learning goals 5

Monitor your progress in English 4

Page 21: LOGO Enhanced TOEIC Format Enhanced TOEIC Format

From what kind of contexts are the TOEIC test questions drawn?From what kind of contexts are the TOEIC test questions drawn?

The TOEIC test was designed to meet the needs of the working world.

The test questions are developed from samples of spoken and written language collected from various countries around the world where English is used in the workplace

Page 22: LOGO Enhanced TOEIC Format Enhanced TOEIC Format

From what kind of contexts are the TOEIC test questions drawn?From what kind of contexts are the TOEIC test questions drawn?

Manufacturing : assembly lines, plant management, quality control

Offices : board meetings, committees, letters, memoranda, telephone, fax and e-mail messages, office equipment and furniture, office procedures

Personnel : recruiting, hiring, retiring, salaries, promotions, job applications, job advertisements, pensions, awards

Purchasing : shopping, ordering supplies, shipping, invoices

Technical Areas : electronics, technology, computers, laboratories and related equipment, technical specifications

Travel : trains, airplanes, taxis, buses, ships, ferries, tickets, schedules, station and airport announcements, car rentals, hotels, reservations, delays and cancellations

Page 23: LOGO Enhanced TOEIC Format Enhanced TOEIC Format

Corporate Development : research, product development

Dining Out : business and informal lunches, banquets, receptions, restaurant reservations

Entertainment : cinema, theater, music, art, exhibitions, museums, media

Finance and Budgeting : banking, investments, taxes, accounting, billing

General Business : contracts, negotiations, mergers, marketing, sales, warranties, business planning, conferences, labor relations

Health : medical insurance, visiting doctors, dentists, clinics, hospitals

Housing/Corporate Property : construction, specifications, buying and renting, electric and gas services

From what kind of contexts are the TOEIC test questions drawn?From what kind of contexts are the TOEIC test questions drawn?

Page 24: LOGO Enhanced TOEIC Format Enhanced TOEIC Format

TOEIC FormatTOEIC Format

Each candidate uses a pencil to mark answers on the answer sheet

The scores are determined by the number of questions answered correctly

Page 25: LOGO Enhanced TOEIC Format Enhanced TOEIC Format

TOEIC FormatTOEIC Format

The number of correct responses in each section, Listening Comprehension and Reading, is converted to a number on a scale of 5 to 495.

Adding the two section scores together gives a total score on a scale ranging from 10 to 990

Page 26: LOGO Enhanced TOEIC Format Enhanced TOEIC Format

TOEIC FormatTOEIC Format

Score Proficiency Level

200 Elementary

400 Intermediate

600 Working

800 Advanced Working

Page 27: LOGO Enhanced TOEIC Format Enhanced TOEIC Format

TOEIC FormatTOEIC Format

The TOEIC test is a paper-and-pencil, multiple-choice assessment. There are two

separately-timed sections of 100 questions each.

Page 28: LOGO Enhanced TOEIC Format Enhanced TOEIC Format

Section I: ListeningSection I: Listening

You'll listen to a variety of questions and short conversations recorded in English,

then answer questions based on what you heard.

Part 1

Photographs (20 items)

QuestionResponse(30 items)

Part 2

Short Conversations

(30 items)

Part 3

Short Talks(20 items)

Part 4

Page 29: LOGO Enhanced TOEIC Format Enhanced TOEIC Format

Section II: ReadingSection II: Reading

You'll read a variety of materials andrespond at your own pace to questions

based on the content

Part 5

Incomplete Sentences (40 items)

Error Recognition (20 items)

Part 6

Reading Comprehension

(40 items)

Part 7

Page 30: LOGO Enhanced TOEIC Format Enhanced TOEIC Format

Test LengthTest Length

The test lasts approximately 2.5 hours.

You have:

45 minutes for Section I 1

75 minutes for Section II 2

The remaining time to respond to biographicalquestions and a brief questionnaire about

educational and work history. 3

Page 31: LOGO Enhanced TOEIC Format Enhanced TOEIC Format

New TOEIC® test:New TOEIC® test:

The improved TOEIC test assesses proficiency by aligning questions with everyday language scenarios that happen in today’s workplace.

Tasks are more authentic. Not all tasks have been changed — but some

tasks give test-takers the opportunity to respond with language that is appropriate to the situation - how would someone at work respond in this particular situation?

Page 32: LOGO Enhanced TOEIC Format Enhanced TOEIC Format

New TOEIC® test:New TOEIC® test:

ETS has maintained the integrity and quality of the original TOEIC test.

The scale and score range—5 to 495 for each section of the test (listening and reading)—remains unchanged.

The difficulty range is the same. Many of the question types are the same also.

Page 33: LOGO Enhanced TOEIC Format Enhanced TOEIC Format

How is the new test different?How is the new test different?

A shift from individual questions to sets of questions in Part 3 (conversations)

The use of different English accents, as spoken in the U.S., Great Britain, Canada and Australia

A decrease in the number of photograph questions in Part 1

The use of both recorded and written questions in Part 3 (conversations) and Part 4 (short talks)

Listening section enhancementsinclude four major changes:

Page 34: LOGO Enhanced TOEIC Format Enhanced TOEIC Format

The inclusion of reading sets of questions based on two inter-related passages (Part 7)

The elimination of Part 6 (error recognition questions)

The addition of text completion questions (Part 6)

Reading section enhancements include three major changes:

How is the new test different?How is the new test different?

Page 35: LOGO Enhanced TOEIC Format Enhanced TOEIC Format

How is the new test different?How is the new test different?

British accent

Australian accent

U.S. (North American) accent

Canadian accent

The range of accents in the listening section of the test:

Page 36: LOGO Enhanced TOEIC Format Enhanced TOEIC Format

Section I: ListeningSection I: Listening

You'll listen to a variety of questions and short conversations recorded in English,

then answer questions based on what you heard.

Part 1

Photographs (10 items)

QuestionResponse(30 items)

Part 2

Conversations (30 items)

Part 3

Short Talks(30 items)

Part 4

Page 37: LOGO Enhanced TOEIC Format Enhanced TOEIC Format

Section II: ReadingSection II: Reading

You'll read a variety of materials andrespond at your own pace to questions

based on the content

Part 5

Incomplete Sentences (40 items)

Text Completion (12 items)

Part 6

Reading Comprehension

(48 items)

Part 7

Page 38: LOGO Enhanced TOEIC Format Enhanced TOEIC Format

Comparison between TOEIC and new TOEIC:Comparison between TOEIC and new TOEIC:

  TOEIC New TOEIC

Part I Listening Comprehension Section 1

1Photographs: 20 questions

Photographs: 10 questions

2Question-Response:

30 questionsQuestion-Response:

30 questions

3Short Conversations:

30 questions(30 conversations, 1 question each)

Conversations: 30 questions

(10 conversations, 3 questions each)

4Short Talks: 20 questions

(6-9 talks, 2-4 questions each)

Short Talks: 30 questions

(10 talks, 3 questions each)

Part II Reading Comprehension Section 2

5Incomplete Sentences:

40 questionsIncomplete Sentences:

40 questions

6Error Recognition:

20 questions

Text Completion: 12 questions

(4 reading sets, 3 questions each)

7Reading Comprehension:

40 questions

Reading Comprehension: 48 questions

(single passages: 28 questions; double passages: 20 questions)

Page 39: LOGO Enhanced TOEIC Format Enhanced TOEIC Format
Page 40: LOGO Enhanced TOEIC Format Enhanced TOEIC Format
Page 41: LOGO Enhanced TOEIC Format Enhanced TOEIC Format
Page 42: LOGO Enhanced TOEIC Format Enhanced TOEIC Format
Page 43: LOGO Enhanced TOEIC Format Enhanced TOEIC Format
Page 44: LOGO Enhanced TOEIC Format Enhanced TOEIC Format
Page 45: LOGO Enhanced TOEIC Format Enhanced TOEIC Format

LOGO