TOEIC Preparation: Week 14 - Speaking Review

Warm Up: Holiday Puzzle

Work with your partners to complete the Christmas Sudoku puzzle. The idea of the puzzle is to put pictures in all the squares so that each row, column, and 2x3 rectangle contains ONE and ONLY ONE example of each picture. Can you solve it in time? Click the link below and find the page for your group.

Christmas Sudoku: CLICK HERE

• Hint 1: CLICK HERE
• Hint 2: CLICK HERE
• Hint 3: CLICK HERE




• Answer Key: CLICK HERE

Task 1: Read a Text Practice

Underline the content words. Pay attention to compound words and phrasal verbs and underline the stressed portion. Circle punctuation and mark intonnation patterns in lists of three or more. When you finish CLICK HERE to check your answer. Then read the text aloud to your partner. Remember to use a physical gesture to remind you to stress the conent words. 

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Task 2: Describe a Photo

Click the three dots to put the presentation in full screen. Search the presentation to find a photo you like. Take 45 seconds to prepare. Then click the video timer and take 30 seconds  to describe the photo.

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Task 3: Answer Quick Questions

Click the three dots and put the presentation in full screen. Practice answering a set of 3 questions. Use the video timers to help you keep track of your time. Go to the next page and let your partner try.

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Task 4: Graphic Question Warm Up

Take a minute to study the graphic with your partner. It is also located in your anthology on page 45. Then ask your partner questions from the list. The idea is to see how many questions your partner can answer in 1 minute. When you finish, move on to the video practice exercises.

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• Do you know what Mr. Biggs is planning to discuss following the break?
• Could you give me information about the activites in the morning?
• Can you tell me the length of the sessions?
• I am interested in learning from women leaders in the field of graphic design. Will there be any presenters by female speakers?
• Where and when will this event be held?
• Will there be a chance to ask questions or discuss topics with the speakers?
• I'm really interested in learning about 3D graphics. Will that topic be addressed in the conference?
• I am going to be a little late for this conference. What will I miss if I arrive at 10:20?
• I'm interested in attending the conference but I can't pay right now. What is the last day I can register for the event?

Task 5: Video Practice

Click the three dots and put the presentation in full screen. Practice answering a set of 3 questions. Use the video timers to help you keep track of your time. Go to the next page and let your partner try.

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Task 6: Video Practice

Time to put into practice the opinion sandwich one last time. 

• Begin your response by stating your opinion.
• Give 2-3 reasons with their corresponding details and explanations
• Finish by restating your opinion

Click the three dots and put the presentation in fullscreen. Make sure you are sharing your computer sound. 

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Task 7: End of Course Reflection

Take a few minutes to reflect on your expereinces in the course with your partners. 

• Highlights: Think back about our classes and asynchronous assignments this term. What are some aspects of the course that you found enjoyable or useful? Why?

• Goals: What were your goals when you signed up for this course? In what ways have your made progress toward acheiving your goals?

• Challenges: What aspects of the TOEIC exam do you still find challenging? What is particularly difficult about these aspects?

• Plans: What are two specific actions you can take in order to continue preparing for success in the TOEIC now that the course is over?

• Feedback: Imagine your could make changes to the structure of the course, its focus, or any of the tasks in order to make the best experience for future students. What would you change and why? What would you keep the same and why?