1.
What
is the TOEIC test?
The Test of English for
International Communication (TOEIC) is "an English language test designed
specifically to measure the everyday English skills of people working in an
international environment."
There are different
forms of the exam: The TOEIC Listening & Reading Test consists of two
equally graded tests of comprehension assessment activities totaling a possible
990 score; the newer TOEIC Speaking & Writing Test comprises tests of
pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, fluency, overall coherence, and structure
(organization of sentences) totaling a possible 400 score.
2.
What
is the function of the TOEIC test?
The function of the
TOEIC test are:
·
Assessment that determines the knowledge
of English language in a professional capacity.
·
This exam evaluates your ability to
function in international business and real-world settings rather than in an
academic setting.
·
Evaluating the level objective in a
professional environment.
·
TOEIC tests can measure the ability to
speak English to people who are studying or working in an international
environment.
3.
Steps
Used in The TOEIC Test
There
are several steps used in the TOEIC test:
·
TOEIC Listening & Reading Test
The
TOEIC Listening & Reading Test lasts two hours [45 minutes for Listening,
and 75 minutes for Reading]. It consists of 200 multiple-choice items evenly
divided between the listening and reading comprehension section. Each candidate
receives independent scores for listening and reading comprehension on a scale
from 5 to 495 points. The total score adds up to a scale from 10 to 990 points.
The TOEIC certificate exists in five colors, corresponding to achieved results:
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orange (10–219)
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brown (220–469)
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green (470–729)
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blue (730–859)
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gold (860–990)
·
TOEIC Speaking & Writing Test
The
TOEIC Speaking & Writing Test was introduced in 2006. Test takers receive
separate scores for each of the two tests, or can take the Speaking test
without taking the Writing test. The Speaking test assesses pronunciation,
vocabulary, grammar, and fluency, while the Writing test examines vocabulary,
grammar, and overall coherence and organization. The tests are designed to
reflect actual English usage in the workplace, though they do not require any
knowledge of specialized business terms. The TOEIC Speaking Test takes
approximately 20 minutes to complete; the TOEIC writing test lasts
approximately 60 minutes. Each test has a score range between 0-200, with test
takers grouped into eight proficiency levels.
Experience And Distress In The TOEIC
Test
When
I was in vocational high school, I have followed the toeic test held my school.
Part of the TOEIC test that we followed are listening and reading. I
will explain my experience and ditress in the toeic test:
1.
Listening Section
The Listening section tests how well you understand spoken
English. It consists of four parts and contains 100 questions administered by
audiocassette or CD.You will be asked to answer questions based on a variety of
statements, questions, conversations, and talks recorded in English. Total
time: approximately 45 minutes. In
a listening section of the difficulty is that we should be able to grasp what
the speakers are talking about quickly and should understand as much vocabulary
as speaker very british.
2. Reading Section
The Reading section includes three parts, testing how well
you understand written English. You will read a variety of materials and respond
at your own pace to 100 questions based on the content of the materials
provided to you. Total time: 75 minutes. Difficulty in reading section
are vocabulary used elusive and we must do it quickly because time is
limited, therefore, to learn and to understand the vocabulary is very necessary
in this TOEIC test.
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