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Fast Reading Techniques For Toeic Part 7

This document provides strategies for reading comprehension in the TOEIC exam. It discusses challenges such as the length of passages and lack of time. It recommends skimming texts to get the general idea and practicing reading within time limits. It describes the structure of Part 7 and emphasizes practicing reading short texts quickly. Key techniques are skimming, scanning, and reading questions first to find relevant information efficiently without understanding every word. Examples demonstrate how to apply these strategies when answering questions.

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Fast Reading Techniques For Toeic Part 7

This document provides strategies for reading comprehension in the TOEIC exam. It discusses challenges such as the length of passages and lack of time. It recommends skimming texts to get the general idea and practicing reading within time limits. It describes the structure of Part 7 and emphasizes practicing reading short texts quickly. Key techniques are skimming, scanning, and reading questions first to find relevant information efficiently without understanding every word. Examples demonstrate how to apply these strategies when answering questions.

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FD 09 ENGLISH

DEVELOPMENT:
TOEIC EXPRESS REVIEW FOR
MANAGERS
Part 7: Reading Comprehension
(Single Passages)
Challenges in TOEIC Reading
Part
The passages can be pretty long. There’s no
way I can read them all and still have time to
complete the questions.

Solutions:
 Skim the text to get a general idea of the
content.
 Practice reading texts common to TOEIC
test topics and time yourself.
 Look for key words in the questions and
answer options.
What is the Structure of TOEIC
Part 7 –Reading

Interesting 50 minutes!
Is all you
 Single Passages (7-10) need to
answer and
 Double Passages (4-5) complete
TOEIC Part 7

TIP!
Practice reading short texts and time yourself. This
will get you used to reading in a timed situation
and help you read more quickly.
Single Passages

FOR SINGLE PASSAGES


First skim the questions and put in mind the
key words – who/where/what …or nouns,
adjectives, or phrasal verbs …
Reading Strategies
You only need to master two techniques:

SKIM

SCAN

TIP!
Be an efficient reader. Reading every word of a
passage is NOT reading efficiently. Efficient reading
requires skimming and scanning.
Skimming Methods (eye-
movement)
Middle section skimming Ruler skimming Zigzag skimming

Absorb the major ideas of the article


Eliminate the areas of the article that are not applicable
How to Skim Read

When you read, you don’t need to read and


understand every word. In fact, to answer
questions in the TOEIC reading sections, you
often do not have to understand all the words.
You just have to find the answers. You don’t have
to understand the answer.
Practice: Skimming Technique
Questions 153-154 refer to the following e-mail
To: Harold Song
From: Kimberly Kent
Subject: Malibu Optical Convention
Date: April 10

Dear Harold,

I am now attaching my presentation for the Malibu Optical Convention next month. As discussed, I’d be very grateful if you
could read it and tell me your thoughts. Especially, I wonder if you could help me make it more succinct, as I am concerned
that it is a little too long. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Also, please can you double check that the company
logo in page one is in the right format – as you know, I am not good with design!

If you are happy to, could we meet tomorrow or the day after to talk about it? I want to hear your feedback in person.
Afternoons anytime after 2 work for me, so please let me know when would suit you best.

Best,
Kim

153. Why is the woman e-mailing the man? 154. What does Ms. Kent ask Mr. Song to do?
(A) To inform him of a design change (A) Give a presentation on her behalf
(B) To arrange a conference (B) Check a proposal
(C) To express gratitude (C) Meet with her one afternoon
(D) To help with a presentation (D) Complete a conference schedule
Scanning Method (eye-
movement)
How to Scan Read

When you scan, you have a question in mind.


You do not read every word, only key words
that will answer your question.
Scan the reading passage for answers to
questions to which you don’t know the answers.
Practice: Scanning Technique
Questions 160-161 refer to the following article.

Chime Music
Announces Digital Strategy

Chime Music, whose Downtown label hosts some of the best up-and-coming artists in popular music,
announced Friday its plan to invest in digital sales over the coming quarter. Chime, which reported a
significant drop in profits for the third consecutive quarter last month, has had its revenues squeezed by
illegal MP3 downloads and competitors’ more innovative offerings in digital sales. Following its competitors,
Chime will now seek to produce value-added digital content to customers buying albums and singles digitally.
In this way, the company expects to increase sales, and thereby maintain its stable of exciting new artists.
The company’s biggest star, Jessica Saunders, won a record four awards at last month’s Music Association
Awards, and has had three number one hits this year. However, she is also presumed to be the most illegally
downloaded artist, something that Chime aims to address with its new strategy.

160. How does Chime Music plan to raise sales? 161. What is mentioned about Jessica Saunders?
(A) By expanding into new countries (A) She is the company’s best known artists.
(B) By selling electronic content (B) She is the number one musician this year.
(C) By attracting the best artists (C) She served as a presenter at a ceremony.
(D) By selling more albums (D) She purchased some MP3s.
Practical Steps to follow

Step 1: read the questions first


Step 2: read the text
Step 3: locate the key
information in the text – check
if it matches with the answer
Step 4: be aware with the
format of questions
Skimming and Scanning
Strategy Practice
Fast Reading Techniques for
TOEIC Part 7
1. Pre-read the questions first
2. Identify the question types
3. General Idea of the passage
4. Employ Skimming & Scanning
Techniques

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