toeic 450+ part 1 (2) photographs of objects / scenes · 1) be nearly full 2) be stacked on the...

NGOẠI NGỮ 24H WWW.NGOAINGU24H.VN

1

Đăng ký học: 0962 60 8801 – 04 6260 3948

Địa chỉ: Số 18 Trần Đại Nghĩa – Q Hai Bà Trưng – Hà nội

1

PHOTOGRAPHS OF OBJECTS / SCENES Common expressions

The photograph of a table, chairs, etc.

in a sitting room

1) be next to the table

2) be in the corner of the room

3) be arranged around the table

The photograph of a reception desk, clocks,

documents, etc. in a hotel reception area

1) hanging on the wall

2) have been placed on the counter

3) be in a vase on the counter

The photograph of boxes

in a storeroom

1) be nearly full

2) be stacked on the shelves

3) be on the ground

The photograph of material and construction

equipment at a construction site

1) be under construction

2) be on the construction site

3) have been piled up

TOEIC 450+ PART 1 (2)

Photographs of Objects / Scenes

http://www.ngoaingu24h.vn/

TYPE THE DOCUMENT TITLE

2

The photograph of a building, a street,

and vehicles

1) be lined up near a building

2) be parked along the street

3) surrounding the building

The photograph of ships

at a dock

1) be next to the dock

2) be lined up in a row

3) be near the beach

The photograph of a bridge

across a river

1) overlooking the water

2) be over the water

3) crossing the bridge

The photograph of houses, trees, a road, etc.

by and on the hills

1) be in front of the buildings

2) be on the hill

3) have been paved

Step-by-step strategy STEP 1: Preview the photograph and think of possible descriptions.

Lamp, be next

to the sofa

Cushions, have been placed on the sofa

Chair, be in front of the shelf


3

Đăng ký học: 0962 60 8801 – 04 6260 3948


3

STEP 2: Listen to the descriptions, leave out the incorrect ones and choose the correct statement. (A) A chair is in front of the shelf. (O) This is the correct option because in the photograph, the chair has been put in front of the shelf. (B) Books have been spread out on the floor. (X) In the photograph, books have been well arranged on the bookshelf. Therefore, the description Books have been spread out on the floor is wrong.

Strategy application Apply the strategy on the previous page to choose the correct answer. Let’s try out now. STEP 1: Preview the photograph and think of possible descriptions.

STEP 2: Listen to the descriptions, leave out the incorrect ones and choose the correct statement. (A) Trees are being planted. (X) Incorrect description. In the photograph, the trees have been planted, not are being planted. (B) There is a boat in the water. (O) Correct description (C) A boat is passing under the bridge. (X) Incorrect description. In the photograph, the boat is at the dock, not passing under the bridge. (D) Some people are swimming in the water. (X) Incorrect description. There is no one in the photograph. Possible Answers: Trees are near the shore. The buildings are overlooking the water. There is a bridge over the water.

Trees, be near the shore

Boat, be in the water

Buildings, overlooking the water

Bridge, be over the water



4

Practice 1 Preview each photograph and think of possible descriptions. Then, listen and choose the statement that correctly describes the photograph. (Note that some photographs have two correct statements) Last, complete the missing words in the statements. (You will listen three times) 01

02

03

(A) (B)

(A) The man is __________ the snow.

(B) These are trees __________________.

(A) (B)

(A) People are ___________________.

(B) The building is ________________.

(A) (B)

(A) Some buildings are ________________.

(B) Many people are _________________.


5

Đăng ký học: 0962 60 8801 – 04 6260 3948


5

04

05

06

(A) (B) (C) (D)

(A) Some cars are _________ in front of

the buildings.

(B) The vehicles are _______ along the

road.

(C) People are ________ the building.

(D) A car is ____________ the tunnel.

(A) (B) (C) (D)

(A) The shelves are ________________.

(B) The woman is _______ a box from the

shelf.

(C) Boxes are __________ on shelves.

(D) The boxes ______________________.

(A) (B) (C) (D)

(A) A clerk is ___________ some

customers.

(B) A painting is ________ on the wall.

(C) There is a person _______________.

(D) Some lamps ______________ on a

counter.



6

PHOTOGRAPHS OF BOTH OBJECT / SCENES AND PEOPLE

Common expressions

The photograph of dining table

and diners

1) being poured into the glass

2) have been set for a meal

3) be left on the dishes

The photograph of a woman packing

in a bedroom

1) packing a suitcase

2) be full of clothes

3) be on both sides of the bed

The photograph of a customer shopping

in a shop

1) hanging in a shop

2) be displayed for sale

3) pushing a cart

The photograph of people and vehicles

in the street

1) crossing the road

2) getting on a bus

3) be on the street

The photograph of some repairmen

at a service station

1) working on a vehicle

2) fixing a wheel

3) being repaired

The photograph of some passengers

waiting on a platform

1) standing near the tracks

2) entering the station

3) be on the platform


7

Đăng ký học: 0962 60 8801 – 04 6260 3948


7

The photograph of passengers

boarding a plane

1) be parked in front of a plane

2) be on the ground

3) boarding an airplane

The photograph of a person

doing the gardening

1) lying next to the hose

2) pushing a wheelbarrow

3) working near the tree

Step-by-step strategy STEP 1: Preview the photograph and think of possible descriptions.

STEP 2: Listen to the descriptions, leave out the incorrect ones and choose the correct statement. (A) A waiter is pouring water into a glass. (o) This is the correct option because in the photograph, the waiter is pouring water into a glass. (B) The silverware is being polished. (x) In the photograph, there is no silverware. Therefore, the description The silverware is being polished is wrong.

Strategy application Apply the strategy on the previous page to choose the correct answer.

Waiter, pouring water into a class

Waiter, wearing a uniform

Water, being poured

Table, has been set



8

STEP 2: Listen to the descriptions, leave out the incorrect ones and choose the correct statement. correct statement. (A) Some cars are waiting at the traffic light. (X) Incorrect description. In the photograph, there is no traffic light. (B) The street is being cleaned. (X) Incorrect description. In the photograph, there is no street cleaner. (C) There are people walking on the street. (O) Correct description (D) Some people are leaving the building. (X) Incorrect description. In the photograph, a lot of people are walking in the street. Possible Answers: Cars are driving down the road. Some people are wearing suits.

People, walking on the street

Some people, wearing suits

Cars, driving down the road


9

Đăng ký học: 0962 60 8801 – 04 6260 3948


9

Practice 2 Preview each photograph and think of possible descriptions. Then, listen and choose the statement that correctly describes the photograph. (Note that some photographs have two correct statements) Last, complete the missing words in the statements. (You will listen three times) 01

02

03

(A) (B)

(A) They are ___________ a ___________.

(B) A tire is _____________________.

(A) (B)

(A) People are _________ near ________.

(B) A train is __________ the ________.

(A) (B)

(A) She is _________ a __________.

(B) The door is ____________________.



10

04

05

06

(A) (B) (C) (D)

(A) The silverware ______________.

(B) There is some food ____________.

(C) The waitress is _______________.

(D) Chairs _________ in the corner of

the room.

(A) (B) (C) (D)

(A) Some people are the ________ street.

(B) A bus is __________________.

(C) Passengers are ___________ a bus.

(D) The cars are _____________ at the

railroad crossing.

(A) (B) (C) (D)

(A) Two women are __________ in a store.

(B) The products are _______ on the floor.

(C) Merchandise is _________ for sale.

(D) Customers are ______ their purchases.


11

Đăng ký học: 0962 60 8801 – 04 6260 3948


11

Actual Questions Listen and choose the statement which best describes each photograph. 01

03

05

(A) (B) (C) (D)

(A) (B) (C) (D)

(A) (B) (C) (D)

02

04

06

(A) (B) (C) (D)

(A) (B) (C) (D)

(A) (B) (C) (D)



12

KEY & SCRIPT: Practice 1: 1.B 2.B 3.A 4.A, B 5.C 6.B, D 1.

(A) The man is shoveling the snow.

(B) There are trees on the hill.

Possible Answers: The ground is covered with snow.

There are trees surrounding the building.

2. (C) People are digging a hole.

(D) The building is under construction.

Possible Answer: The house is made of bricks.

3.

(E) Some buildings are near the beach.

(F) Many people are swimming.

Possible Answer: The buildings are overlooking the water.

4.

(G) Some cars are parked in front of the buildings.

(H) The vehicles are lined up along the road.

(I) People are entering the building.

(J) A car is passing through the tunnel.

Possible Answer: There are trees in front of the buildings.

5. (K) The shelves are empty.

(L) The woman is taking a box from the shelf.

(M) Boxes are stacked on shelves.

(N) The boxes have been opened.

Possible Answers: The shelves are full of boxes.

Some boxes are arranged on shelves.

6. (O) A clerk is assisting some customers.

(P) A painting is hanging on the wall.

(Q) There is a person on the balcony.

(R) Some lamps have been arranged on a counter.

Possible Answer: There are lamps on the front desk.


13

Đăng ký học: 0962 60 8801 – 04 6260 3948


13

PRACTICE 2: 1. A, B 2.A 3.A 4.B 5.A 6.A, C 1.

(A) They are fixing a wheel.

(B) A tire is being repaired.

Possible Answer: The men are working on a car.

2. (C) People are standing near some tracks.

(D) A train is entering the station.

Possible Answers: People are standing on the platform.

A man is reading a newspaper.

3. (E) She is packing a suitcase.

(F) The door is being opened.

Possible Answer: The door is closed.

4. (G) The silverware has been polished.

(H) There is some food on the dishes.

(I) The waitress is taking an order.

(J) Chairs have been arranged in the corner of the room.

Possible Answer: The waitress is carrying some food.

5. (K) Some people are crossing the street.

(L) A bus is being parked.

(M) Passengers are getting on a bus.

(N) The cars are waiting at the railroad crossing.

Possible Answer: A bus is stopped near the crosswalk.

6. (O) Two women are shopping in a store.

(P) The products are lying on the floor.

(Q) Merchandise is displayed for sale.

(R) Customers are paying for their purchases.

Possible Answers: A woman is carrying a bag.

The women are looking at some products on display.

ACTUAL TEST: 1.B 2.A 3.B 4.B 5.C 6.B 1.

(A) The woman is making a purchase.

(B) There is merchandise on the shelves.

(C) Boxes are being closed.

(D) The woman is putting food in a cart.

Possible Answers: Some items have been placed in the cart.

A woman is holding the cart.

2.

(A) People are crossing the road.



14

(B) A tire is being changed.

(C) People are waiting at the traffic light.

(D) The sidewalk is being paved.

Possible Answer: Some vehicles are driving down the street.

3. (E) Some pans are being washed.

(F) The waiter is wearing a uniform.

(G) The tables are covered with newspapers.

(H) The waiter is handing a menu to a customer.

Possible Answer: Some people are sitting at the table.

4.

(I) A man is cleaning the window.

(J) Some chairs are near the windows.

(K) Some people are entering a room.

(L) Some papers have been left on the floor.

Possible Answers: Some furniture has been arranged on a carpet.

There is a plant between the chairs.

5. (M) The man is watering some plants.

(N) Flowers are being planted in the garden.

(O) The man is pushing a wheelbarrow.

(P) The roof is being repaired.

Possible Answer: Some stones have been placed in a wheelbarrow.

6. (Q) The passengers are boarding the boat.

(R) There is a bridge over the water.

(S) Children are playing on the dock.

(T) The bridge has many vehicles on it.

Possible Answer: Some boats are at the dock.

toeic 450+ part 1 (2) photographs of objects / scenes · 1) be nearly full 2) be stacked on the...

Documents