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Handbook

LISTENING & READING

The TOEIC ® Test —

Know English. Know Success.

Examinee

Table of Contents

About the TOEIC ® test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

TOEIC Test Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

TOEIC Background Questionnaire

and Answer Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Background Questionnaire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Answer Sheet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Accent Marks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Group Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Custom Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Sample Background Questionnaire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Sample Answer Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Who takes the TOEIC test? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Why take the TOEIC test? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

When and where can I take the TOEIC test? . . . . . . . . . . 3

How often can I take the TOEIC test? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

How much does the TOEIC test cost? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

What score do I need to “pass” the TOEIC test?. . . . . . . . 3

From what kind of contexts are the TOEIC test

questions drawn? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

If I have a disability, can I still take the TOEIC test? . . . . 3

TOEIC Test Scores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Test Fairness and Score Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Interpreting Scores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Score Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Reliability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Standard Error of Measurement (SEM). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Rescore Requests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Repeat Test Takers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

TOEIC Validity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Test Score Data Retention. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Certificate of Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Taking the TOEIC test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

How to get ready to take the TOEIC test . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

During the Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Identification Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Test Center Procedures and Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Dismissal from Test Session. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Policy and Guidelines for the Use

of TOEIC Scores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Normally Appropriate Uses of TOEIC Scores . . . . . . . . . 22

Appropriate Uses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Comments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Sample Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

General Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Section I: Listening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Section II: Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

For more information, visit us on the web at www.ets.org/toeic or contact your local ETS Associate. A list of local ETS

Associates can be found on the web at www.ets.org/toeic . If there is no ETS Associate in your country, please contact us at:

Mail:

TOEIC Program

Educational Testing Service

Rosedale Road

Princeton, NJ 08541

Phone: 1-609-771-7170

Fax: 1-609-771-7111

E-mail: TOEIC@ets.org

EDUCATIONAL TESTING SERVICE, ETS, the ETS logo, TEST OF ENGLISH FOR INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION, TOEIC, and the

TOEIC logo are registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service.

TOEIC Examinee Handbook—Listening & Reading

About the TOEIC ® Test

The TOEIC ® (Test of English for International

Communication) test is an English-language proficiency test

for people whose native language is not English. It measures

the everyday English skills of people working in an

international environment. The scores indicate how well

people can communicate in English with others in business,

commerce, and industry. The test does not require

specialized knowledge or vocabulary beyond that of a person

who uses English in everyday work activities.

a variety of statements, questions, conversations, and

talks recorded in English. Total time: approximately 45

minutes.

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.

Following several years of ETS research, the TOEIC test

has recently been redesigned. The new test features the same

test time (2 hours; 45 minutes for Listening and 75 minutes

for Reading), the same paper and pencil administration, and

the same range of difficulty as the previous test. The score

scale is also the same, and scores can be compared across

both versions of the test. The following charts outline the

major changes in the test:

TOEIC Test Format

The TOEIC test is a two-hour multiple-choice test that

consists of 200 questions divided into two sections:

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

TOEIC

NEW TOEIC

Listening Comprehension: 100 items

Photographs: 20 questions

Photographs: 10 questions

Question-Response: 30 questions

Short Conversations: 30 questions;

30 conversations with 1 question each

Conversations: 30 questions;

10 conversations with 3 questions each

Talks: 20 questions

Short Talks: 30 questions;

10 talks with 3 questions each

TOEIC

NEW TOEIC

Reading Comprehension: 100 items

Incomplete Sentences: 40 questions

Error Recognition: 20 questions

Text Completion: 12 questions

Reading Comprehension: 40 questions

Single Passages: 28 questions;

7–10 reading texts with 2–5 questions each

Double Passages: 20 questions;

4 pairs of reading texts with 5 questions per pair

Frequently Asked Questions

Who takes the TOEIC test?

personnel who use English in real-life work settings, such

as businesses, hotels, hospitals, restaurants, international

meetings, conventions, and sports events

managerial, sales, and technical employees in international

business, commerce, and industry who require English for

their work

individuals who are preparing to enter the workplace

candidates for training to be conducted in English

individuals in English-language training programs

Why take the TOEIC test?

The TOEIC test is the choice of nearly five million examinees

a year and is recognized by thousands of corporations. As a

fair and objective measure of English proficiency, the

TOEIC test will enable you to:

verify your current level of English proficiency

qualify for a new position and/or promotion in a company

enhance your professional credentials

monitor your progress in English

set your own learning goals

involve your employer in advancing your English ability

About the TOEIC Test

www.ets.org/toeic

Frequently Asked Questions (continued)

When and where can I take the TOEIC test?

The TOEIC test is available throughout the world. Testing

can be arranged through corporations or other organizations

that ask employees or job applicants to take the TOEIC

test. In addition, many language-training programs and

schools offer TOEIC testing. If testing has not been

arranged through your organization, you can contact your

local ETS Associate to find out when and where you can

take the test.

From what kind of contexts are the TOEIC

test questions drawn?

These are some examples of the settings, situations, and

formats you may find in TOEIC test questions:

Corporate Development: research, product development

Dining Out: business and informal lunches, banquets,

receptions, restaurant reservations

Entertainment: cinema, theater, music, art, exhibitions,

museums, media

Finance and Budgeting: banking, investments, taxes,

accounting, billing

General Business: contracts, negotiations, mergers,

marketing, sales, warranties, business planning,

conferences, labor relations

Health: medical insurance, visiting doctors, dentists,

clinics, hospitals

Housing/Corporate Property: construction,

specifications, buying and renting, electric and

gas services

Manufacturing: assembly lines, plant management,

quality control

Offices: board meetings, committees, letters, memoranda,

telephone, fax and e-mail messages, office equipment and

furniture, office procedures

Personnel: recruiting, hiring, retiring, salaries,

promotions, job applications, job advertisements,

pensions, awards

Purchasing: shopping, ordering supplies, shipping,

invoices

Technical Areas: electronics, technology, computers,

laboratories and related equipment, technical

specifications

Travel: trains, airplanes, taxis, buses, ships, ferries, tickets,

schedules, station and airport announcements, car rentals,

hotels, reservations, delays and cancelations

How often can I take the TOEIC test?

Twenty-eight days should lapse between each TOEIC test.

If you take the test more than once every twenty-eight days,

your test will not be scored and you will not receive a

refund. You will need to pay again to retake the test once

one month has lapsed. Please contact your local ETS

Associate.

How much does the TOEIC test cost?

TOEIC prices vary worldwide. To inquire about pricing in

your area, contact your local ETS Associate.

What score do I need to “pass” the

TOEIC test?

The TOEIC test is not the kind of test that you “pass” or

“fail.” Not every job or task requires the same level of

English proficiency. Because it was developed specifically to

meet the needs of the workplace, the TOEIC test measures

many levels of ability. It enables people to demonstrate what

they currently can accomplish in English. The single, con-

tinuous scale also makes it possible for learners to set

attainable goals and to measure their progress as their

English improves.

Many companies use the TOEIC test to set their own

score standards based on the levels of English necessary to

carry out particular responsibilities. Your company may

require employees to have a minimum TOEIC score due to

the corresponding level of English that is needed on the job.

Many companies offer English-language training to help

their employees reach target TOEIC scores, which reflect

specific levels of proficiency based on professional need.

If I have a disability, can I still take the

TOEIC test?

If you require special testing arrangements because of a dis-

ability, please contact your local ETS Associate’s office to

discuss your needs at least eight weeks in advance. Your ETS

Associate will make every effort to accommodate you. There

is no additional cost for special accommodations. For addi-

tional information on disability accommodations, please

visit our website at www.ets.org/toeic .

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Frequently Asked Questions

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