TOEIC
Lesson25: Distribution| 流通

LESSON GOAL
Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you can practice TOEIC with the content of the theme “distribution”.
PART A_1
Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. quarter [名]四半期
2. act as …としての職務を果たす
3. no longer もはや…ない
4. competitive [形]ほかより安い
5. relative [形]比較上の
6. connection [名]関係、交流
7. neighboring [形]隣接した
8. head [動]…を率いる
9. be familiar with …に精通している
10. smooth [形]円滑な
11. relationship [名]関係
12. practice [名]慣行、慣習
13. increasingly [副]ますます
14. in order to …するために
15. fair [形]適正な
16. outlet [名]販売店
17. streamline [動]…を合理化する
18. indicate [動]…を示す
19. substantial [形]相当の、かなりの
20. in terms of …の観点から
PART A_3
Let’s make sentences using the vocabulary we’ve just learned.
PART A_4
1. quarter 
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2. be familiar with 
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3. increasingly 
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4. in order to 
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5. in terms of 
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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
NEW DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL ESTABLISHED

The distribution department is happy to announce that a new distribution channel will be used starting next quarter.

The firm Direct Marketing has agreed to act as our wholesaler. Our former wholesaler was located too far from our factory and was no longer able to offer competitive prices for their services. Direct Marketing is a relative newcomer in this area, but has already established strong connections not only with local retailers, but also with retailers large and small in neighboring states. It is also headed by one of our former employees, Jacob Ramsey, which means that the firm is familiar with the types of products we manufacture.

We look forward to a smooth and lasting relationship with Direct Marketing.

PART C_1
Let’s answer the question below. Also, tell me why you chose that answer.
PART C_2
What is the purpose of this notice?

(A) To advertise a new retail business
(B) To recruit employees for a wholesale business
(C) To request feedback concerning an idea
(D) To inform employees of a business decision
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 the purpose of this notice?

(A) To advertise a new retail business
(B) To recruit employees for a wholesale business
(C) To request feedback concerning an idea
(D) To inform employees of a business decision

PART E_1
Let’s read the text below. Please read them aloud, and I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
PART E_2
To: Distribution Department Staff
From: Faith Marshall
Date: May 15
Subject: Review of distribution practices

Now that our company is marketing some products online, it has become increasingly necessary to review our distribution practices.

In order to serve our customers better (i.e., offer them fair prices) in retail outlets, it is probably best to streamline traditional distribution channels.

This would most likely indicate creating a route leading straight from us, the producer, to retailers, so that our products can be sold at prices closer to those we offer online. Creating such a route would also mean a substantial cut in distribution costs, which is a boon for our company.

I would like to hold a meeting next week to go over what needs to be done in terms of logistics. Please keep Tuesday morning open for that. Thank you.

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 existing distribution system?

(A) It is inadequate.
(B) It is economical.
(C) It is beneficial to customers.
(D) It is beneficial to the company.
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 existing distribution system?

(A) It is inadequate.
(B) It is economical.
(C) It is beneficial to customers.
(D) It is beneficial to the company.

PART E_1
Here are some words and expressions that often appear in TOEIC.
If time allows, let’s read them.
PART H
1. distribution channel 流通経路
2. consumer 消費者
3. online purchase  オンライン購入
4. producer  生産者
 *製品の場合はmanufacturer。
5. distributor 流通業者
6. wholesaler  卸売企業
 *「卸売」はwholesale。
7. logistics ロジスティクス
 *原材料の調達から生産・販売までの過程で発生する物の流れを戦略的に管理し、合理化することを言う。
8. distribution warehouse 物流倉庫
9. review distribution strategies 流通戦略を見直す
10. streamline traditional distribution channels 従来の流通経路を整理する
11. distribution costs 流通コスト
12. handle the distribution 流通を担当する
13. anticipate demand 需要を見込む
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.