PHƯƠNG PHÁP NÂNG CAO KỸ NĂNG ĐỌC HIỂU TOEIC

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

(D) Alex Andreas

2. What kind of job does the applicant want?

(A) Human resources

(B) Advertising

(D) Sales

3. Where did Mr. Romero want to work?

(A) In Britian

(B) In NorthAmerica

(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

(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

magazines, and TV advertisements. We are expecting to shortly confirm

a well-known international model as the face for the campaign.

I will be coming to London early next month ans I was wondering if

we could meet to discuss our products and pricing strategies in more

detail? I will be able to supply you with more information about not only

the New Health line, but also the other facial and body moisturizing

products that we offer.

I look forward to meeting you and discussing this sales opportunity with

you further.

Regards,

Lewis

5. What is the purpose of this letter?

(A) To thank someone for a meeting held lastweek

(B) To confirm the launch dates for a produce line

(D) To describe the ingredients in a skin care product

6. What can be inferred about the New Health product line?

(A) It is aimed at women.

(B) It will be very expensive.

(D) It relates to skin care.

4. Câu hỏi tìm thông tin chi tiết, có từ phủ định (Specific

information (negative)).

Đây là dạng câu hỏi cần nhiều thời gian để trả lời nhất, vì vậy cần

trả lời sau cùng. Ví dụ:

Question 7 refers to the following memo.

Memorandum

To: All staff

From: Dave Perrett

Re: Trip to Breakout Adventure Center

As promised, here’s the revised schedule for next week activities. I’ve

spoken to the staff at the center and they’ve agreed that the changes can

be made at no cost. See you all bright and early on Monday morning in

the staff parking lot. (Please be there by 8:00 A.M. as the bus will depart

promptly at 8:15.)

Date Time Activity

Place

Mon May 16 Noon Arrival

Center

7:00 P.M. Barbeque

Beach

Tue May 17 All day Hiking

Holden Forest

Wed May 18 A.M. Canoeing Axe

Lake

P.M. Surfing/ Wind surfing Axe

Lake

Thu May 19 All day Mountain Biking

Center/ Axe Valley

9:00 P.M. ‘Music Night’

Center

Fri May 20 All day Mountain Climbing

Center/ Axe Valley

Paragliding*

Stratton Hill

7:00 P.M. Barbeque

Beach

There is a maximum of 12 people for this activity, so sign up early.

7. What is NOT stated in the memo?

(A) Canoeing will take place after hiking.

(B) Water sports will be held at Axe Lake.

(D) Participants can go paragliding and mountain climbing.

- Sau khi đã xác định các dạng câu hỏi cần trả lời trước, học viên cần :

+ Tìm từ chìa khoá (key words) trong từng câu hỏi.

+ Đọc bài khoá, tìm từ, ý chính trong bài để chọn đáp án đúng nhất.

Tài liệu tham khảo

1. Tactics for TOEIC – Listening and Reading Test by Grant Trew,

Oxford University Press, 2007

2. New Headway English Course – Pre-Intermediate (student’s

book, workbook, teacher’s book) by John and Liz Soars, Oxford

University Press, 2000

3. International Express – Pre-Intermediate (student’s book,

teacher’s resource book) by Liz Taylor, Oxford University Press,

2004

PHƯƠNG PHÁP NÂNG CAO KỸ NĂNG ĐỌC HIỂU TOEIC