TOEIC
Lesson29: Book reviews and submissions| 書評・投稿

LESSON GOAL
Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you can practice TOEIC with the content of the theme “book reviews and submissions”.
PART A_1
Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. review [動]…を批評する
2. foremost [形]第一位の
3. guru [名]カリスマ的指導者
4. diet [名]ダイエット
5. fitness [名]健康(状態)
6. top [動]…の首位を占める
7. step-by-step [形]段階的な
8. have to do with …に関係する
9. literacy [名](ある分野の)知識
10. divide [動]…を分ける
11. theme [名]テーマ、主題
12. contagious [形]伝染性の、うつりやすい
13. widely [副]多くの人によって
14. at least …以上
15. exceed [動]…を超える
16. mail [動]…を郵送する
17. attachment [名]添付書類
18. respectively [副]それぞれに
19. notify [動]…に通知する
20. as to に関して
PART A_3
Let’s make sentences using the vocabulary we’ve just learned.
PART A_4
1. have to do with 
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2. at least 
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3. exceed 
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4. notify 
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5. as to 
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PART B_1
Let’s read the text below. Please read them aloud, and I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
PART B_2
BOOK OF THE MONTH
Reviewed by Jan Mizuno

How to Win the Losing Game
By Kate Hersey
128 pages with photos
Conrad & Smith, $15.95

Kate Hersey has earned a reputation as one of the country’s foremost gurus of diet and fitness.

The fact that 10 of her 15 publications have topped the Brooklyn Times Bestseller List is proof that many think of her as the savior to a nation plagued with obesity. Although the title of her latest book hints at step-by-step instructions for dieting, the content has to do more with literacy than practicality.

Divided into several sections—each with a theme—the book is an easy read, informative and full of the contagious energy and humor that is the hallmark of the Kate Hersey persona.

PART C_1
Let’s answer the question below. Also, tell me why you chose that answer.
PART C_2
What is NOT mentioned about Kate Hersey?

(A) She is popular.
(B) She has written best-selling books.
(C) She has never been obese.
(D) She is humorous.
PART C_3
If you need clues, you can see the tips here before you answer.
HINTS
PART D_1
Now, let’s review the answer.
PART D_2
What is NOT mentioned about Kate Hersey?

(A) She is popular.
(B) She has written best-selling books.
(C) She has never been obese.
(D) She is humorous.

PART E_1
Let’s read the text below. Please read them aloud, and I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
PART E_2
SEND US YOUR STORY!

Sophistication, the most widely subscribed lifestyle magazine for thirtysomethings, is asking for your submission for its September/October issue.

The subject is limited to autobiographical travel experiences. Submissions should preferably be at least 500 words but may not exceed 800 words.

Submissions may either be mailed or sent as an attachment to an e-mail. Deadlines are May 14 and May 20, respectively. Mailed submissions will not be returned to the sender. Contributors will be notified by June 15 as to whether their stories will be published.

For more information, visit the Sophistication Web site at www.sophisticationmagazine.com.

PART F_1
Let’s answer the question below. Also, tell me why you chose that answer.
PART F_2
What is suggested about the magazine?

(A) It is a travel magazine.
(B) It is popular among certain people.
(C) It is published every month.
(D) It is looking for editors.
PART F_3
If you need clues, you can see the tips here before you answer.
HINTS
PART G_1
Now, let’s review the answer.
PART G_2
What is suggested about the magazine?

(A) It is a travel magazine.
(B) It is popular among certain people.
(C) It is published every month.
(D) It is looking for editors.

PART E_1
Here are some words and expressions that often appear in TOEIC.
If time allows, let’s read them.
PART H
1. circulation 発行部数
2. the latest issue 最新号
3. publishing company  出版社
4. sell a million copies  100万部を売り上げる
5. informative articles 有益な記事
6. feature an interview with …とのインタビューを特集する
7. author 著者
8. autobiography 自伝
9. critic 批評家
10. give a favorable review 好意的な評価をする
11. editorial comment 編集部のコメント
12. earn a reputation 評判を得る
13. ask for submissions 投稿を募る
REVIEW AND FEEDBACK
Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.
(Please give a short feedback on how your student did on your class.)
Grammar
文法
Pronunciation 発音 Vocabulary
単語
Comprehension
理解
GOOD 文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる 習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる

FAIR
文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる 発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある

POOR
文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる 発音の練習が必要である 習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる 文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい
TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good: Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair: Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor: Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good: Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair: Mispronounced a few words.
Poor: Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good: Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair: Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor: Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good: Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair: Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor: Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.