TOEIC Speaking Responding to Questions using Information provided

This part of the TOEIC test is very similar to the previous part of the test but you have to respond to questions about some information that is provided on the test sheet, therefore you have to use your reading, listening and speaking skills together to provide a suitable answer. Again there are 3 questions, the first 2 easier and the last one generally harder. Questions 7 and 8 are generally easier questions to answer and usually have a simple questions structure which can be fully answered easily in a one or two sentence answer. Question 9 is generally a little more difficult to answer and will require you to give a more detailed answer, this can be your opinion on a certain subject, a description of an event or item, etc You will have 30 seconds to prepare before the first question is asked, use this time to read the information that you have been given. You will have 15 seconds to answer Questions 7 and 8 and 30 seconds to answer Question 9. The information given will contain information about times, dates, prices, etc. The general information could be about business conferences, travel plans, travel itineraries, business workshops but could be about other things too.

Types of Questions
Dates Q. When is ___________ taking place / happening? It will take place ___________ The next meeting will take place ___________ (Use on when writing the answer, for example: It will take place on Monday, April 15th. Places Q. Where is the ___________ being held / taking place? The ___________ will be held at/in ___________ The ___________ will take place at/in ___________ Times Q. What time does the ___________ start / end? Q. What time should I be there? Q. How long will / does the ___________ last?

The ___________ will start at ___________ You should arrive there before / at ___________ The ___________ will be held from _____ to _____. It will last for _____ hours Speakers Q. Who will lead the ___________? / Who will the ___________ be led by? Q. Who will give the ___________? / Who will the ___________ be given by? Q. Who will present the ___________? / Who will the ___________ be presented by? Q. Who will introduce the ___________? / Who will the ___________ be introduced by? (name) will lead the ___________. / The ___________ will be led by (name) (name) will give the ___________. / The ___________ will be given by (name) (name) will present the ___________. / The ___________ will be presented by (name) (name) will introduce the ___________. / The ___________ will be introduced by (name) Correcting wrong questions Q. I was told that (wrong information given). Is this right? Q. As far as I remember (wrong information given). Right? Q. (wrong information given)? For Example: Is our teacher Bill from the USA? No, you misunderstand, (correct information given) No, I'm afraid not. (correct information given) No, he's not. Bill is from the UK. Certain Pieces of Information These questions will ask for a certain pieces of information. You will have to look at the information given and find the correct information needed for answering the questions. Q. Could you please tell me what meetings Simon Cowell will present today? Q. Could you please tell me what lectures there are after lunch? Q. Last year I listened to ___________. Will he be here again? Order of Events There are many ways to ask these questions, they will often ask you to explain what will happen in the morning, afternoon, after lunch or all the events that will happen on the schedule. First, ___________ After that, ___________ And then, ___________ Next, ___________ After lunch, ___________ Finally, ___________

Practise Questions
A. Could you tell me who will introduce the new vegetarian products at this seminar?

Last year I remember we didn't have lunch at the seminar. Will it be the same?

Could you please tell me about the sessions led by the president of the Vegetarian society?

B What time will I be speaking at the conference?

I think I'll be an hour late due to my flight schedule. Will I be missing any major part of the meeting?

Could you please tell me what else is scheduled after my presentation?

C. When is the first day of the Classic Movie Nights taking place, and for how many days will it be held?

I'd like to enjoy a classic movie with my girlfriend on Christmas day. Please tell me what movies are scheduled that night?

Alright. Then could you tell me the movies playing after 8pm?

D. What's the schedule like for the departure and the arrival from New York to London?

My friend told me that I shouldn't miss out on the French Farewell dinner and the cabaret show in Paris. Is it included in this package?

It will be the first time for me to visit London. Could you please tell me all the things that I'll be doing there?