Luyện TOEIC Reading Part 7 – Tổng quan
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- Luyện TOEIC Reading Part 7 – Tổng quan (bài đang xem)
- Luyện TOEIC Reading Part 7 – Cấu trúc câu hỏi & Các loại câu hỏi phổ biến
- Luyện TOEIC Reading Part 7 – Phương pháp làm bài
- Luyện TOEIC Reading Part 7 – Bí kíp lấy trọn điểm câu hỏi dạng điền câu
Part 7 được đánh giá là phần thi khó nhất trong toàn bộ bài thi TOEIC, bởi độ dài và sự đa dạng của ngữ pháp và từ vựng của phần này. Bài thi yêu cầu bạn phải tập trung cao độ và có tư duy logic. Vậy làm sao để làm bài thật nhanh chóng và chính xác? Hãy cùng tìm hiểu trong bài viết dưới đây của Strawberry Toeic nhé.
I. Giới thiệu phần thi TOEIC Reading Part 7 – Đọc hiểu (Reading Comprehension)
1. Cấu trúc câu hỏi TOEIC Reading Part 7
– TOEIC Reading – Part 7 gồm có 54 câu trắc nghiệm (147-200).
– 29 câu hỏi cho 10 đoạn đơn (2-4 câu hỏi cho mỗi đoạn đơn).
– 10 câu hỏi cho 2 đoạn đôi (5 câu hỏi cho mỗi đoạn đôi).
– 15 câu hỏi cho 3 đoạn ba (5 câu hỏi cho mỗi đoạn ba).
ĐOẠN ĐƠN
Sample passage:
Crescent Moon Bistro
Located along the eastern shore of Canawap Bay, the Crescent Moon Bistro is a unique venue for birthday parties, weddings, corporate gatherings, and a host of other social events. Our chefs work with you to craft a perfect menu, while our coordinators will see to it that your event is superbly organized. Rental pricing is based on the date, type of event, and number of attendees.
You are welcome to tour our facility on October 10 from 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Meet with our coordinators and culinary staff, and sample items from our creative menu. Admission is free, but registration is required. We are offering 25% off on any booking made during this open house on October 10.
Sample questions:
147. What is being advertised?
(A) A vacation rental
(B) A new hotel
(C) An event space
(D) A summer camp
148. What will be offered on October 10?
(A) A discounted reservation rate
(B) A special concert
(C) A famous recipe book
(D) A class by a famous chef
ĐOẠN ĐÔI
Sample passage 1:
To: Hyo-Jung Cho
From: Julian Katz
Date: 14 June
Subject: Information
Dear Ms. Cho:
Since you were away last week, you might not yet know all the details of the situation with the Web site. Shannon Gehring, our Web designer, was in the middle of revising the site when a severe thunderstorm hit our area. Our servers were struck by lightning and sustained some damage. While they were being repaired, the museum’s Web site was down for two days.
I know you are planning to send an e-mail to members today, asking them to help us meet a fund-raising goal by 30 June, the end of our fiscal year. Our site is back online now, and includes a new comment page that can be used for this fund-raising event. Please let me know if you need additional information.
Sincerely,
Julian Katz
IT Coordinator Knight Museum of Art
Sample passage 2:
http://www.knightmuseumofart.ca/comments
14 June I am such a big fan of the Knight Museum! I have been taking advantage of some of the museum’s wonderful programs. The recent series of watercolor painting classes with local artist Leroy Davis was terrific. This experience with watercolors will help me appreciate the museum’s current exhibition of Japanese watercolor paintings even more; I’m looking forward to taking a tour of the exhibition next week. I already contribute as a museum member, but I just made an additional donation online today after I received a fund-raising e-mail from the museum’s director. It was easy to access the Web site, although I had trouble last week. I hope others will support the museum by contributing before the 30 June deadline. The Knight Museum’s programming is worth it.
– Brenda Sanz
Sample Questions:
176. Why did Mr. Katz contact Ms. Cho?
A. To introduce a new employee
B. To provide an update
C. To request details about an event
D. To ask for assistance
177. In the e-mail, the word “meet” in paragraph 2, line 1, is closest in meaning to
A. connect
B. fulfill
C. encounter
D. Assemble
178. Who is Ms. Cho?
A. The museum director
B. The IT coordinator
C. A Web designer
D. A local artist
179. What is Ms. Sanz eager to do?
A. Help with the Web site
B. Lead tours for members
C. Enroll in an art class
D. Attend an exhibition
180. What does Ms. Sanz suggest in her comment?
A. She made a donation before the end of the fiscal year.
B. She has visited Japan.
C. She recently accessed the museum’s online art collection.
D. She purchased a painting by Leroy Davis.
ĐOẠN BA
Sample passage 1:
To: [email protected]
From: [email protected]
Date: 15 April
Subject: Thank-you note
Dear Mr. Raman,
Thanks for encouraging me to apply for the position at Neela Advertising and for writing such a glowing referral on my behalf. Mr. Nirmal, Neela’s chief recruiting officer, expressed his admiration for the television commercials I produced for Delhi Works, but he explained that his company in fact needs someone who can also create Web content and applications. I was therefore not offered the position. Kindly let me know if you happen to hear of any other positions that might be a good fit for me. Thank you in advance.
Best regards,
Shreya
Sample passage 2:
17 May Shreya Kapoor
21 Hammam Street Mumbai
Dear Ms. Kapoor,
I am pleased that you will be joining Mumbai Canning Ltd. on 1 June. l was impressed with the knowledge you displayed at the time you interviewed at our offices. Your specific experience at Delhi Works, Inc., will be of tremendous value here.
I am enclosing some documents that you should complete, sign, and bring with you when you report to Human Resources at 9:30 A.M. on your first day. You will receive a brief administrative orientation at that time. Your assigned mentor, Ms. Meera Sethi, will meet you there at 10:30 to escort you to your department, where she will review your training plan and the projects the team is currently working on. At noon she will be taking you to our cafeteria for lunch in the company of some of your colleagues. I hope to join you there as well.
Welcome to Mumbai Canning Ltd.!
Sincerely,
Zara Mehta
Zara Mehta Mumbai Canning Ltd.
Sample passage 3:
To: [email protected]
From: [email protected]
Date: 20 May Subject: Good news
Dear Mr. Raman,
Thank you for your last referral. The director offered me the position during our interview, and I will be starting on 1 June. I will be happy to provide you with details about my duties once I get settled.
Best,
Shreya
Sample Questions:
191. Why was Ms. Kapoor turned down for a position at Neela Advertising?
A. She failed to provide adequate referrals.
B. She did not meet the criteria for the job.
C. She missed the application deadline.
D. She was not available for a follow-up interview.
192. What is suggested about Ms. Kapoor?
A. She left her job at Delhi Works, Inc., several years ago.
B. She used to work with Mr. Nirmal at Delhi Works, Inc.
C. She will produce television commercials for Mumbai Canning Ltd.
D. She has recently switched careers.
193. Who most likely is Ms. Sethi?
A. A cafeteria manager
B. A payroll accountant
C. A marketing team member
D. A budget director
194. According to the letter, where will Ms. Mehta be at noon on June 1?
A. In a design meeting
B. On a business trip
C. At a job interview
D. At a dining facility
195. How was Ms. Kapoor offered her new job?
A. In person
B. In a letter
C. By e-mail
D. Over the telephone
2. Các loại câu hỏi phổ biến TOEIC Reading Part 7
Các dạng câu hỏi thường gặp trong phần 7 của bài thi Reading TOEIC bao gồm:
- Câu hỏi về MỤC ĐÍCH CHÍNH của bài viết
- Câu hỏi CHI TIẾT
- Câu hỏi SUY LUẬN
- Câu hỏi TỪ VỰNG
- Câu hỏi ĐIỀN CÂU
Với từng dạng câu hỏi, chúng ta sẽ có các chiến lược khác nhau để làm đúng và nhanh nhất có thể.
a. Câu hỏi về MỤC ĐÍCH CHÍNH
– What is the purpose of the email?
– Why is the letter written?
– What does the notice mainly discuss?
– What is the article about?
b. Câu hỏi CHI TIẾT
– What is Mr. Sutherland asked to do next week?
– What are staff asked to do?
– How should applicants apply for the position?
– When will plant managers announce an employee bonus?
c. Câu hỏi SUY LUẬN
– Who most likely is Mr Sutherland?
– Where most likely does Mr Chopra work?
– What is probably true about Mr Lee?
– What is NOT a stated requirement for the job?
d. Câu hỏi TỪ VỰNG
– The word “capture” in paragraph 1, line 6, is closest in meaning to
e. Câu hỏi ĐIỀN CÂU
In which of the positions marked [1], [2], [3], and [4] does the following sentence best belong?
“I think the exposed brick siding, for example, is essential to the building’s charm.”
3. Thứ tự làm bài hợp lý cho Part 7
Để làm Part 7 hiệu quả, chúng ta cần xác định thứ tự làm bài hợp lý:
- Đọc câu hỏi trước khi đọc bài
→ xác định thông tin cần tìm
→ đọc lướt đoạn văn tìm chỗ liên quan câu hỏi để đọc kỹ hơn. - Trả lời trước các câu hỏi thông tin chi tiết như Who…? Where…? When…? để giúp có cái nhìn tổng quát về bài.
- Sau đó mới trả lời câu hỏi cần suy luận như: Purpose…? Most likely…? NOT? và câu hỏi từ vựng, điền câu.
- Câu hỏi yêu cầu điền câu và tìm thông tin KHÔNG có trong bài nên để đến cuối cùng. Trả lời trước các câu hỏi khác sẽ giúp bạn loại trừ được phương án sai cho câu này hoặc ít ra cũng giúp bạn tìm được vị trí cần đọc thêm để loại trừ.
- Thông thường, trừ những câu hỏi mang tính suy luận (ví dụ: Mục đích…? Ta có thể suy được…? Thông tin KHÔNG có trong bài?), thứ tự câu hỏi khác sẽ theo đúng mạch bài đọc.
- Riêng đối với đoạn đôi hoặc đoạn 3, bạn phải xem lướt qua tiêu đề của các đoạn văn là gì để hình dung được bối cảnh của các đoạn văn trước khi thực hiện bước đọc câu hỏi bên trên. Bước này giúp bạn dễ dàng xác định được đoạn văn nào mình nên chú ý đọc sau khi đã đọc nội dung câu hỏi.
II. Phương pháp làm các loại câu hỏi phổ biến trong bài thi TOEIC Reading Part 7
1. Cách trả lời câu hỏi về MỤC ĐÍCH CHÍNH của bài viết
Các câu hỏi thường gặp:
- What is the purpose of the email?
- Why is the letter written?
- What does the notice mainly discuss?
- What is the article about?
Cách trả lời:
- Thông tin thường nằm ở đoạn văn đầu tiên.
- Thông tin thường khởi đầu bằng các từ khóa:
– Please / I would like to …
– I’m writing to …
– Announce / plan / change / inform …
– Thanks / appreciate / gratitude …
– I’m sorry/ Unfortunately/ However …
– This is a …
Ví dụ 1:
Passage:
Congratulations, Judy!
The management at Turnbull Motors is pleased to inform everyone that Judy Chan, the chief engineer in the R&D department, has just won the prestigious Automotive Design Award. Judy won the award for the work she did on the new Carovius Minivan that we will be releasing this summer. Judy spent 2 years working on this design with her team, and we expect it to be a top-seller when it hits the market. The Carovius has a number of stunning features, including a specially designed aluminum frame which makes the vehicle very light and fuel-efficient.
The management would like you all to join us in congratulating Judy on this fantastic honor. A small celebration will be held in the employee lounge this afternoon at 4 p.m. We hope to see you there.
The Management
Turnbull Motors
Question:
What is the purpose of this notice?
A. To inform employees of a rescheduled event
B. To report on the achievement of an employee
C. To announce the release of a new product
D. To introduce a new engineer to the staff
Ví dụ 2:
Passage:
From: Anton Bremen, Production Manager
To: Andrea Lang, Director
Re: Production cost outline
Date: November 3 Dear Ms. Lang:
Please see the requested breakdown below. The proposed electronic truck line will be made of parts produced by our own factories unless otherwise noted. They will be appropriate for children over the age of five and controlled by small handsets. Though this is not my area expertise, I personally envision this product selling well through department stores consider the estimated outlay, I hope we can organize a meeting to decide on the project feasibility and next steps. Once you consider the estimated outlay, I hope we can organize a meeting to decide on the project’s feasibility and next steps.
Best Regards,
Anton Bremen, Production Manager
Gravitate Play, Inc.
Question:
153. Why is Mr. Bremen writing the e-mail?
(A) To ask for a review of proposed costs
(B) To report a problem with product pricing
(C) To argue for increasing an existing budget
(D) To support a bid from a product manufacturer
2. Cách trả lời câu hỏi về THÔNG TIN CHI TIẾT
Các câu hỏi thường gặp:
- What is Mr. Sutherland asked to do next week?
- What are staff asked to do?
- How should applicants apply for the position?
- When will plant managers announce an employee bonus?
Cách trả lời:
- Đọc câu hỏi trước khi đọc bài
→ xác định KEYWORDS - Đọc lướt đoạn văn tìm chỗ liên quan câu hỏi để đọc kỹ hơn.
- Suy luận để chọn đáp án. Chú ý: đáp án đúng dùng từ / cách diễn đạt đồng nghĩa với nội dung trong bài đọc, rất hiếm khi giống 100%.
Lưu ý về KEYWORDS:
- Khi đọc câu hỏi cần xác định 2 loại keywords sau:
- Loại 1: Keywords xác định vị trí thông tin (dễ tìm)
– Tên riêng
– Viết tắt
– Số
– Ngày tháng
– Ký hiệu đặt biệt - Loại 2: Keywords nội dung (giúp hiểu rõ câu hỏi để chọn đáp án).
- Khi đọc lướt đoạn văn để tìm chỗ liên quan câu hỏi, hãy dựa vào keywords loại 1. Nếu không có keywords loại 1 thì mới đi tìm keywords loại 2 (bài đọc thường dùng từ đồng nghĩa của nó).
- Khi suy luận chọn đáp án thì dựa vào keywords loại 2 và cách diễn đạt đồng nghĩa.
Ví dụ:
Passage:
Crescent Moon Bistro
Located along the eastern shore of Canawap Bay, the Crescent Moon Bistro is a unique venue for birthday parties, weddings, corporate gatherings, and a host of other social events. Our chefs work with you to craft a perfect menu, while our coordinators will see to it that your event is superbly organized. Rental pricing is based on the date, type of event, and number of attendees.
You are welcome to tour our facility on October 10 from 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Meet with our coordinators and culinary staff, and sample items from our creative menu. Admission is free, but registration is required. We are offering 25% off on any booking made during this open house on October 10.
Question:
148. What will be offered on October 10?
A. A discounted reservation rate
B. A special concert
C. A famous recipe book
D. A class by a famous chef
3. Cách trả lời câu hỏi SUY LUẬN
Các câu hỏi thường gặp:
- Who most likely is Mr. Sutherland?
- Where most likely does Mr. Chopra work?
- What is probably true about Mr. Lee?
- What is NOT a stated requirement for the job?
Cách trả lời:
- Đọc câu hỏi trước khi đọc bài
→ xác định KEYWORDS - Đọc lướt đoạn văn tìm chỗ liên quan câu hỏi để đọc kỹ hơn.
- Suy luận để chọn đáp án. Chú ý: câu hỏi suy luận khó hơn câu hỏi chi tiết do thông tin sẽ không được nói trực tiếp trong bài mà phải nhìn những từ và ý trong bài để suy luận ra đáp án đúng.
- Riêng với câu hỏi “NOT”, thường phải tìm thấy thông tin của 3 phương án sai để loại trừ, đáp án đúng lại không có trong bài đọc.
Ví dụ 1:
Passage:
1:01 P.M. Koji Higa: Hi, Sue. I’m on the train headed to my meetings in Ne tomorrow, but I left the schedule on my desk. Can you help?
1:03 P.M. Sue Kalama: Absolutely
1:04 P.M. Koji Higa: Great. Let me know once you’ve found it.
1:08 P.M. Sue Kalama: OK, I have it. What do you want with it?
1:09 P.M. Koji Higa: Can you scan the schedule and attach it to an e-mail? I’ll print it later from my hotel so I’ll have the meeting details for the new authors who have signed contracts with us.
1:11 P.M. Sue Kalama: No problem
1:12 P.M. Koji Higa: Thanks
Question:
150. For what type of business does Mr. Higa most likely work?
A. A publishing company
B. A hotel chain
C. A travel agency
D. An office supply store
Ví dụ 2:
Passage:
Noelle, 10:45 AM.: Hi, Roberto. I just got to my hotel from the airport but can’t find the number for PXY Enterprises. Do you have I? l need to confirm today’s client meeting.
Roberto, 10:49 A.M.: 1-212-555-0158. Also, I talked to Marcia in finance. She said she hasn’t seen the report from your last trip.
Noelle, 11:02 A.M.: Oh, that. I’ll bring it to her when I get back tomorrow. Thanks for the reminder.
Roberto, 11:19 A.M.: OK, see you soon!
Question:
150. At 10:49 A.M., what does Roberto most likely mean when he writes, “she hasn’t seen the report from your last trip“?
(A) Marcia has been out of the office.
(B) The report got lost.
(C) Marcia will finish the report.
(D) The report is late.
Ví dụ 3:
Passage:
CORPORATE TRAINER WANTED
San Francisco-based Logistos Advisors, Inc. is seeking an energetic person with strong public-speaking skills to serve as a temporary replacement for an employee who is away on leave. Logistics delivers training classes on Internet security to large financial institutions and retail businesses worldwide. The successful applicant will be responsible for assisting with training sessions throughout Latin America. Although the sessions are delivered in English, proficiency in Spanish is necessary for the job. At least one year of experience as a corporate trainer in any field is highly desirable. The work assignment is for six months, the first two weeks to be spent at the Logistics headquarters for initial training. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and résumé to [email protected] logistosadvisors.com by March 1.
Question:
147. What is NOT a stated requirement for the job?
A. Experience working at a financial institution
B. Ability to speak more than one language
C. Willingness to travel internationally
D. Public speaking skills
→ Sau khi loại trừ đáp án (theo màu) thì đáp án đúng là A.
4. Cách trả lời câu hỏi TỪ VỰNG
Câu hỏi thường gặp:
- The word “capture” in paragraph 1, line 6, is closest in meaning to
Cách trả lời:
- Đọc câu hỏi trước khi đọc bài.
- Đọc lướt đoạn văn tìm câu chứa từ vựng đó để đọc kỹ hơn.
- Suy luận để chọn đáp án. Loại câu hỏi này kiểm tra khả năng đọc hiểu từ vựng trong ngữ cảnh, vì vậy các bạn phải đọc hiểu kỹ câu chứa từ vựng đó (nếu cần thì đọc cả 1 câu trước và sau luôn) để tìm được ý nghĩa chính xác nhất của từ vựng đó trong ngữ cảnh.
- Ngoài ra, các bạn nên bổ sung vốn từ đồng nghĩa và từ vựng để vận dụng vào phần này tốt hơn nhé.
Ví dụ:
Passage:
From: <[email protected]>
To: <New Employees Lists>
Subject: Welcome
Date: May 28
The Lowmaster Toronto office is pleased to have such a promising group of new employees become part of our consulting team. Please review the company policies listed below and familiarize yourself with some important locations on our campus.
Personal computers may not be used to complete company work. If you need to work outside your offices in Dempsey Hall, visit the Information Technology Department to request a security-enabled laptop. Their office is located in the Russ Building in R-135.
Sincerely,
Donald Drabik
Question:
169. The word “promising” in paragraph 1, line 1, is closest in meaning to
(A) pledging
(B) likely to succeed
(C) suggesting
(D) recently hired
5. Cách trả lời câu hỏi ĐIỀN CÂU
Câu hỏi thường gặp:
- In which of the positions marked [1], [2], [3], and [4] does the following sentence best belong?
“I think the exposed brick siding, for example, is essential to the building’s charm.”
Cách trả lời:
- Đọc câu hỏi trước khi đọc bài.
- Đọc trước và sau các chỗ trống để xem nội dung có liên quan đến câu cần điền hay không.
Ví dụ:
Passage:
Swansea Business News
(3 August) A spokesperson for Riester’s Food Markets announced yesterday that it will open five new stores over the next two years, starting with one in downtown Swansea this December. – [1] -. The company, known for its reasonable prices, will next open a Liverpool store in May. – [2] -. The location of the final store has not yet been determined.
The number of Riester’s locations has certainly been growing rapidly throughout the U.K. Shoppers seem pleased with the wide selection of items that include packaged goods, fresh produce, and hot ready-made meals. According to Donald Chapworth, director of marketing, the latter are particularly popular with working parents – [3] -. “Many of these customers in particular have limited time to cook but still want their families to eat wholesome food,” says Chapworth.
Last March Riester’s hired chef Gabriella Pierangeli, famed for her London restaurant Gabriella’s on Second, to craft their signature home-style dishes. – [4] -.
Question:
163. In which of the positions marked [1]. 12]. [3], and [4] does the following sentence best belong? “Two more will open at sites in Manchester and Edinburgh by summer of next year.”
(A) [1]
(B) [2]
(C) [3]
(D) [4]
Trên đây là bài giới thiệu tổng quan và phương pháp làm bài thi TOEIC Reading Part 7, với đầy đủ các mẹo và ví dụ cụ thể giúp bạn chinh phục điểm tối đa trong bài thi Part 7. Hãy áp dụng các kiến thức hữu ích trên khi ôn luyện và đặc biệt là khi làm bài thi nhé!
