PHƯƠNG PHÁP NÂNG CAO KỸ
NĂNG ĐỌC HIỂU TOEIC
Trong bài thi TOEIC có rất nhiều dạng bài khoá như thông báo
(notices), thư (letters), biểu bảng (charts/ tables/ forms), bài báo
(newspaper/ magazine articles) hay bài quảng cáo (advertisements) với
những dạng bài tập khác nhau như hoàn chỉnh câu (incomplete
sentences), và đọc hiểu trả lời câu hỏi (Reading comprehension). Trong
bài viết nhỏ này tôi chỉ đề cập đến cách dạy và làm bài Reading
Comprehension trong bài thi TOEIC. Các bước như sau:
Người học Đọc Thật Nhanh Các Câu Hỏi Trước Khi Đọc Bài Khoá
(scanning). Người học xác định dạng câu hỏi cần trả lời trước theo
thứ tự sau:
1. Câu hỏi tìm thông tin chi tiết, không có từ phủ định (Specific
information (positive)). Ví dụ:
Questions 1-3 refer to the following letter.
Alberto Romero
3254 Turney Road
Garfield heights
OH 44125
Dear Mr.Romero,
- This letter is thank you for your application to join our intenational
sales team. Unfortunately, we must inform you that due to the large
number of highly-qualified applicants that applied for the position of
Eastern European sales representative, we have already filled all the
positions that were advertised in the May issue of the Human Resources
Bulletin.
- As you know, administrative and marketing positions in our
European and Asia- Pacific offices regularly become available during
the year and we would welcome your application for future international
postings.
Yours truly,
Alex Andreas
p.p Benjamin Weintraub
Human Resources Manager
London Office
John Teirney & Sons Ltd.
1. For whom is this letter intended?
(A) Alberto Romero
(B) Benjamin Weintraub
(C) John Teirney
(D) Alex Andreas
2. What kind of job does the applicant want?
(A) Human resources
(B) Advertising
(C) Marketing
(D) Sales
3. Where did Mr. Romero want to work?
(A) In Britian
(B) In NorthAmerica
(C) In Eastern Europe
(D) In Asia
2. Câu hỏi từ vựng (Vocabulary questions). Đối với những câu hỏi
dạng từ vựng, người học phải trả lời nhanh chóng và sử dụng khả
năng đoán nghĩa (guessing ability) của từ theo ngữ cảnh. Ví dụ:
Question 4 refers to the following notice.
Notice to all guests of the Glenvale Inn
The management of the Glenvale Inn would like to apologize to all
its guests for any inconvenience caused by our remodeling efforts. We
assure you that the greatest efforts are being made to ensure all public
spaces are kept immaculately clean, that all guests are provided with
courteous professionalism, and that noise is kept to a minimum.
During the remodeling, we are also offering all guests 10% off their bill
and 10% off their next stay as well, when the remodeling is complete.
Our new and improved facilities
- A 24-hour coffee bar in the lobby with a menu that will feature all
your favourite specialty beverages as well as home-made baked goods.
- An expanded exercise room with spa and sauna will be available to
melt away any chill you get on the slopes, plus personal trainers on hand
for workouts or lessons in skiing or snowboarding.
- A massage salon will relieve any aches from your exercise in our
gym or on the mountain.
- 20 log cabins, each complete with antique furnishings and bay
windows overlooking the scenic valley and the main hotel building, will
provide a little extra privacy but with all the amenities of one of our
suites.
Once again, the management thanks you for your patronage and
patience.
4. The word “feature” in paragraph 3, line 1 is close st in meaning to
(A) make
(B) include
(C) highlight
(D) introduce
3. Câu hỏi ý chính/ ý suy ra của bài (Main idea/ Inference
questions).
Trong phần tìm ý chính của bài (Main idea questions), người học
cần dựa vào các ý đã trả lời trong phần tìm thông tin chi tiết để tìm
ra ý chính cả bài.
Trong phần tìm ý suy ra từ bài khoá (Inference questions), vì câu
trả lời không được nêu trực tiếp nên người học tìm từ, ý tương
đương hoặc liên quan tới các câu trả lời lựa chọn, đồng thời loại bỏ
các lựa chọn sai.
Ví dụ:
Questions 5-6 refer to the following letter.
Roger,
It was a great pleasure to speak with you on the phone last week
regarding our new product line that we will be introducing next year in
Europe. Unfortunately, at that time, I was unable to confirm the
anticipated launch date for the New Health line and the expected level of
marketing support this product will receive.
I am now able to confirm that the launch date for our new range in
our non-U.S. markets will be April 1. Prior to this date we will be
launching a major marketing campaign for our new products which will
include the placing of two-page spreads in leading health and fashion