TOEIC Listening Skills 2: Part 2

Summary

This video tutorial focuses on the second part of the TOEIC listening section, the Question and Response format, which consists of 30 questions. It emphasizes the importance of memory and the 'point and repeat' strategy to stay focused without visual or textual support. The video also highlights common tricks, such as similar-sounding words and different meanings in various contexts, and explains the characteristics of yes/no, question words, and tag questions to help test-takers discern the correct answers. The instructor advises using the provided strategy to quietly repeat the questions and choices to keep the information active in the mind.

Takeaways

• 📝 The TOEIC listening section part 2 consists of 30 questions where candidates must select the best response to a question or statement from three given responses.
• 🚫 Note-taking is not allowed during the TOEIC listening section, emphasizing the importance of memory and concentration.
• 🔊 The entire test is multiple choice, and candidates must rely on their ability to remember the information they hear, as they will not see transcripts.
• 👂 The 'point and repeat' strategy is suggested to help maintain focus and keep information active in the brain during the test.
• ✍️ Candidates should point to the answer choices with their pencil as they listen to them and quietly repeat the question and choices to themselves.
• 👀 There is no visual or textual support in part 2, so it's crucial to address the challenge of remembering information without seeing it.
• 🎧 Similar sounding words or ideas can be confusing and are used as a trick in the test to distract candidates from the correct answer.
• 🗣️ The test includes different types of questions: yes/no questions, question words, and tag questions, each requiring a different approach to answer correctly.
• 📉 Words that sound alike but have different meanings can be misleading, such as 'price' and 'prize', or 'software' and 'weight'.
• 📚 Understanding the context in which words are used is vital to avoid being misled by similar sounding but different words.
• ❌ Candidates should be able to eliminate answer choices that do not fit the type of question being asked, such as eliminating a choice that does not start with 'yes' or 'no' for a yes/no question.
• 🔄 The test may use tricks involving the beginnings of words and the middle of sentences, where it can be difficult to hear and distinguish correctly.

Q & A

What is the main focus of the video script provided?

The video script focuses on strategies and techniques for part 2 of the TOEIC listening section, known as the question and response section.

How many questions are there in part 2 of the TOEIC listening section?

There are 30 questions in part 2 of the TOEIC listening section.

What is the significance of note-taking in the TOEIC listening section?

Note-taking is not permitted in the TOEIC listening section, emphasizing the importance of memory and recognition of information as it is heard.

What is the 'point and repeat' strategy mentioned in the script?

The 'point and repeat' strategy involves pointing to the answer choices with a pencil as they are heard and repeating them quietly to oneself to keep the information active in the brain.

What is the example of a question and response given in the script?

An example given is: Question - 'Where is the meeting room?', with the correct response being 'B: It's the first room on the right.'

How does the script suggest dealing with similar sounding words or ideas in the listening test?

The script suggests focusing on discerning between similar sounding words or ideas, recognizing how words work in specific contexts, and understanding the characteristics of different question types.

What are the types of questions that the script mentions can be confusing in the TOEIC listening test?

The script mentions three types of questions that can be confusing: yes/no questions, question words, and tag questions.

Why is it important to understand the type of question being asked in the TOEIC listening test?

Understanding the type of question helps in identifying the correct response, as each type of question seeks a specific kind of information or confirmation.

What is the role of the transcript in the video?

The transcript is used to analyze the questions and answers after they have been presented in the video, allowing viewers to review and understand the strategies discussed.

What are some of the tricks that the TOEIC listening test might use to confuse test takers?

Some tricks include using similar sounding words, playing on the meanings of words in different contexts, and manipulating the structure of tag questions.

What resources are suggested in the script for further preparation for the TOEIC?

The script suggests the 'Tactics for TOEIC' series produced by Grant True and a new TOEFL and TOEIC preparation website as resources for further preparation.

Outlines

00:00

📝 TOEIC Listening Section Overview

This paragraph introduces the second part of the TOEIC listening section, which consists of 30 questions and emphasizes the importance of recognizing common strategies across the test. It highlights the memory aspect of the test and the unique strategies for each part. The video script also mentions the 'point and repeat' strategy to keep information active in the brain, and encourages students to practice without looking at the provided transcript initially.

05:01

🎯 Strategies for Question and Response Section

This paragraph delves into the strategies for the question and response section of the TOEIC listening test. It explains the 'point and repeat' technique, which involves pointing to answer choices with a pencil and repeating them quietly to oneself. The paragraph provides examples of questions and the correct answers, illustrating how to apply the strategy. It also discusses the importance of recognizing similar sounding words and the context in which words are used.

10:04

🤔 Understanding Question Types and Contextual Cues

The third paragraph focuses on the different types of questions in the listening section, including yes/no questions, question words, and tag questions. It explains the purpose of each question type and how they can be tricky, especially with similar sounding words or ideas. The paragraph also discusses the importance of understanding the context in which words are used to avoid confusion and make the correct choice.

15:07

📚 Final Thoughts on the TOEIC Listening Strategies

The final paragraph wraps up the discussion on the TOEIC listening section strategies. It emphasizes the need to discern between similar sounding words, recognize words in specific contexts, and understand the characteristics of different question types. The paragraph also reminds students of the importance of the 'point and repeat' strategy and suggests additional materials for TOEIC preparation, including the 'Tactics for TOEIC' series and a new TOEFL and TOEIC preparation website.

Keywords

💡TOEIC

The TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication) is a standardized test designed to measure the English language proficiency of non-native speakers in a professional or business setting. In the video, it is the focus of the listening section, with strategies and tips provided for test-takers to improve their performance.

💡Listening Section

The listening section of the TOEIC assesses the ability to understand spoken English in various contexts. It is divided into parts, with the video specifically addressing Part 2, the question and response section, where test-takers must listen to questions and select the best response from given options.

💡Note-taking

Note-taking is the process of writing down important information during a lecture, meeting, or in this case, a listening test. The video mentions that note-taking is not permitted in the TOEIC listening section, emphasizing the importance of memory and concentration for test-takers.

💡Multiple Choice

Multiple choice is a common format for questions on standardized tests, including the TOEIC, where respondents select the best answer from a set of options. The video script explains that the entire TOEIC test is in this format, requiring test-takers to choose among options A, B, or C.

💡Memory Test

A memory test evaluates an individual's ability to remember information. The video script describes the TOEIC listening section as a type of memory test, where test-takers must remember the information they hear in the order it is presented, without the aid of visual or textual support.

💡Point and Repeat

The 'point and repeat' strategy mentioned in the video is a technique for test-takers to focus their attention during the listening test. It involves pointing to the answer choices with a pencil as they are heard and repeating them quietly to keep the information active in the brain, which is crucial for the TOEIC listening section.

💡Transcripts

A transcript is a written version of spoken language, typically used for reference or study. The video script mentions that transcripts of the listening activities are not available during the TOEIC test, which adds to the challenge of the listening section and the necessity of effective listening and memory strategies.

💡Tag Questions

Tag questions are a type of question that is formed by adding a short question at the end of a statement to check information or seek agreement. The video explains the importance of understanding tag questions in the TOEIC listening section, as they can be tricky and require careful listening to respond correctly.

💡Question Words

Question words, also known as WH words (who, what, when, where, why, how), are used to ask for specific information. The video script discusses the use of question words in the listening section, where understanding the type of information requested is key to selecting the correct answer.

💡Yes/No Questions

Yes/no questions are a type of question that can be answered with 'yes' or 'no', and are used to confirm or deny information. The video script highlights the importance of distinguishing between yes/no questions, question words, and tag questions in the TOEIC listening section, as this understanding is crucial for selecting the correct response.

💡Context

Context refers to the circumstances or setting in which something occurs, which can affect its meaning. The video script emphasizes the importance of recognizing how words work in specific contexts within the listening section, as words may have different meanings depending on the situation they are used in.

Highlights

Introduction to TOEIC Listening Section Part 2: Question and Response Section

30 Questions in Part 2 with no visual or textual support

Note-taking is not permitted in the TOEIC Listening Section

Strategy: Point and Repeat to focus attention and remember answer choices

The TOEIC Listening Section is a memory test requiring information recall

Examples taken from the TOEIC exam handbook to simulate test conditions

Instructions: Listen to a question or statement and select the best response

Strategy to address challenges in different forms throughout the test

Identifying the correct response to a question based on the provided example

Engaging in active listening by repeating the question and choices

Analyzing the transcript to identify answers and strategies

Recognizing similar sounding words or ideas as a common trick in the test

Discerning between different types of questions: tag, yes/no, and information questions

Understanding the context of words and their meanings in different scenarios

Eliminating answer choices based on the type of question asked

Final thoughts on recognizing question types and using the Point and Repeat strategy

Resources for TOEIC preparation mentioned for further study

Transcripts

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in our previous video we discussed the

first listening activity of the tobik

listening section part 1 photographs we

also discussed the basic strategies and

tricks involved with this part of the

test in this video we will be looking at

part 2 the question and response section

on this part of the test there will be

30 questions that you will be asked now

before we begin we need to review a few

reminders

first off note-taking is not permitted

on the TOEIC listening section so it

becomes very important to recognize that

each section of the test will have some

techniques and strategies in common for

example we mentioned that the entire

test is multiple choice and you cannot

see the transcripts of any of the

listening activities while each will

also have their own unique strategic

ideas and tricks for example with the

photograph section you have to think

about what we can and cannot prove based

on what appears in the photo so as

mentioned also before the TOEIC

listening section is mostly a type of

memory test where you hear information

and basically you need to remember it in

the order that you hear it now this

challenge will appear in different forms

throughout the test for example in part

1 we notice that we got to see the

picture but we didn't get to see the

answer choices at all in our video today

we will have absolutely no visual or

textual support the key will be to think

about how we can address these

challenges for each part of the test now

the examples we're looking at in this

video series are taken from the TOEIC

exam in a handbook the link is provided

below this video but however we're

asking students in this video series to

not look at the download right now the

idea is we want to give you at least

somewhat of Annex

and similar to that on the test so for

now please don't look at the download

will be analyzing the transcript just a

little bit later in the video so from

the test itself you will see these

instructions so let's look at them very

quickly directions you will hear a

question or statement and three

responses spoken in English they will

not be printed in your test book and

will be spoken only one time select the

best response to the question or

statement and mark the letter A B or C

on your answer sheet so for example you

will hear where is the meeting room you

will also hear a to meet the new

director B it's the first room on the

right

C yes at two o'clock the best response

to the question where is the meeting

room is choice B it's the first room on

the right so B is the correct answer you

should mark answer B on your answer

sheet now it's going to be helpful at

this point to point out the strategy we

discussed in the previous video a

strategy I'm summarizing as point and

repeat in the previous video we

discussed the following two types of

strategies that we could use the first

one is pointing now what we mean there

is point adds the answer choices with

your pencil as you hear them as you're

hearing them read aloud this will help

kind of focus your attention during the

test we don't want to be distracted

during the test so this particular

technique keeps our eyes on the page and

gets us to kind of try to remember what

where the answer choice is given in

conjunction you also might want to

repeat the answer choices now of course

in this example we also have questions

so you might want to go ahead and repeat

the question and the end

choices quietly to yourself and this

will help keep the information active in

your brain so point and repeat point

with your pencil as you listen to each

choice and then repeat the choices as

you're listening to keep the information

active well now we're going to get ready

to listen to the five choices what I

would like for you to do now is to take

out a piece of paper and number one two

five after you listen to each question

choose either a B or C is the answer

okay let's begin and don't forget to use

the strategy we discussed point and

repeat question one did you make a

dinner reservation a I prefer fish B

flight 261 to Osaka C yes it's at seven

o'clock

question two who takes the packages to

the post office a turn left at the

corner B Martin usually does it C

no I didn't question three this software

is difficult to use isn't it a yes it's

very complicated B yes I often wear it C

no but she used to question four

why don't you have a seat while you wait

a two in the same row please

be it didn't weigh very much see Thanks

I think I will question five they've

reduced the price of these cameras a

then let's go ahead and buy one B I

don't think we've been introduced see I

never win anything

okay now that we're finished we're going

to go ahead and take a look at the

transcript so now you may look at the

transcript from the download we're

looking now at part two so let's go

through on each quick each one quickly

and identify the answer so number one

did you make a dinner reservation the

answer is C yes it's at seven o'clock

number two who takes the packages to the

post office the answer is B Martin

usually does it number three this

software is difficult to use isn't it

the answer is a yes it's very

complicated number four why don't you

have a seat while you wait the answer is

C Thanks

I think I will and number five they've

reduced the price of these cameras a

then let's go ahead and buy one now what

we're going to do is we're going to look

at the transcript of the question and

the answers to kind of focus on some of

the particular tricks and the types of

strategies we need to use to solve them

so really we're going to call this part

of the video something old and something

new because you might notice already

that some of the tricks we've seen

before

for example we notice that there are

some similar sounding words or ideas

let's jump to number five for a moment

now again you notice you

here the words they've reduced the price

of the cameras but then you also notice

that in choice B with reduced we have a

word that sounds very much the same

introduced notice the second part of the

word sounds very much like the second

part of the word reduced that's because

students often have difficulty hearing

the beginnings of words and especially

information that's in the middle of the

answer choice so in this case if it's

hard to kind of distinguish the

difference between the first word in the

second word it might be also difficult

to recognize that introduced is not the

same word the other challenge is we have

the word price now we don't have an

answer choice that sounds the same but

we do have the word win and if we think

about it price sounds a lot like prize

which is something you win so in this

case we do have some words that are kind

of similar or at least suggest each

other let's look at a couple of others

in numbers 3 and 4 you will notice that

again they're playing on the particular

words that we see for example software

and the question itself and in be the

answer choice the word where we also

have weight and then of course we have

the word weigh again these two words

sound very much the same another trick

that we saw in part one is when we have

words that have either different

meanings or forms that exist in

different contexts so for example we do

hear the word dinner in the answer

choice which means immediately a student

might think that we're looking for a

food answer

well that's true dinner is talking about

food but that's actually not the focus

of the question it's a dinner

reservation

now of course reservation could also

trick us here because we often think of

reservations with restaurants but we

could also think of reservations with a

flight reservation

when we have a ticket booked for a

particular flight we also had a trick if

you think about it and the example that

we were given for example we have

meeting room which of course meeting in

this case basically is talking about a

meeting that we have probably every week

versus meeting someone for the first

time so here we have basically almost

the same word but at different meaning

to meet someone for the first time

versus meeting someone in a room which

would be a place where you would meet

every week now of course we all saw some

new tricks part of the idea if you

notice is that this is question and

response so really we need to look

through the particular confusing

characteristics that exist with the

three basic question types that we have

in language tag questions question words

and yes-or-no questions so for example

when we go back to the first three

questions let's see if we can identify

what kinds of questions they are so for

example in number one did you make a

dinner reservation is that a yes or no

question an information question or a 10

question and number two we have who

takes the packages to the post office

again is this a tag question an

information question or is it PS or no

question and finally number three again

this software is difficult to use isn't

it is it a regular question yes or no

information or is it a tag question well

in this case the first one is yes or no

question we're looking to confirm a

particular answer and number two it is a

question word which means we're looking

for a specific piece of information and

then a number three it's a tag question

so the question is do we understand some

of the confusing aspects of all three of

these types of questions and how the

tricks exist here on the test

well let's start with yes or no the

basic purpose of yes or no questions are

to confirm or deny information so for

example when someone says can you do

this we generally look for answer such

as yes I can or no I can't but then

notice that we don't use the S or no

questions to directly address or provide

specific information so for example are

you working tonight and we respond with

Barry as my friend

notice in this case ru is looking for a

yes or no answer this response is giving

a specific piece of information so in

this case if this were an answer choice

we would eliminate it of course we also

need to recognize that yes or no

questions are not just always answer

with yes or no people might also add

more information after the yes or no

port so for example are you working

tonight

no but Barry is and he works until 10:00

so in this case this would be an

acceptable answer to a yes or no

question okay now with question words

basically we think of question words

it's asking for specific information

involving those words the WH words such

as who what when why where and how but

we don't usually use question words to

confirm or deny information we're

usually looking for something specific

so for example somebody says what time

it is

if you responded with yes of course

clearly this would be a wrong answer so

in this case we're actually looking for

a specific piece of information

finally for tag questions we often use

them to confirm or deny the accuracy of

his statement or often to seek agreement

for example he's your friend right or

he's your friend isn't he notice here we

say yes he is we've known each other for

years so of course it's not uncommon to

add more information there as well we

also use them possibly to get more

information but the first response that

we get usually involves the words yes or

no now notice this will be a particular

trick on the test because

since the tag if you can notice here the

tag is at the end of the state of the

sentence oftentimes we notice that at

the beginning of it it sounds more like

a sentence so part of the trick might be

in the tag question that all of the

answer choices might use yes or no but

the question is do we understand what

the questions actually looking for well

part of it is involving the last part of

the tag notice in the last example here

or the second example isn't he

the response would be using basically

the same form he is or he isn't

depending on the response so in the tag

we would have to use the same helping

verb and we would also use the same

person so you can part of it is are we

paying attention to that and how can the

test try to trick us so going back to

those three answer choices let's see

first off which ones will we eliminate

right away well for the yes or no

question we could easily eliminate any

answer choices that don't involve the

words yes or no so in this case we could

easily eliminate a or B if we think

about it from a perspective of the

question now in number two same thing

notice we're looking for a specific

piece of information so in this case C

would be the one that we would eliminate

because we don't answer a who question

with no finally and number three notice

that all three of the choices involve

yes or no but the key is to play on the

idea of the tag so first off we can see

right away that since the tag involves

is and it we can easily eliminate C

because C does not involve any of those

in the tag but then notice in B since we

were playing on the word we're and we're

also playing on the word it from the tag

itself that could be pretty tricky when

determining the answer so again for each

particular answer choice part of the

other idea we have to think about is

what type of question is being used that

will also help in solving the particular

situation so our final thoughts the

question response part of the TOEIC

involves the ability to discern between

similar sounding words or ideas the

ability to recognize how words work in

specific contexts and also the ability

to recognize specific characteristics of

different question types so again the

yes/no questions question words and tang

questions it's also important to

remember that the questions themselves

will be given only once along with the

answer choices and you are not allowed

to take notes so remember the strategy

we discussed repeat the question and

answer choices to yourself quietly

immediately after you hear them and use

your pencil to direct your attention to

the answer choices mentally eliminating

choices if possible as discussed in the

first video there are lots of great

materials out there to help prepare for

the TOEIC the tactics for TOEIC series

produced by grant true and also our new

TOEFL and TOEIC preparation website and

the link can be found at the bottom of

this video thanks for watching we'll see

you next time for video 3 listening part

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