TOEIC
Lesson2: Industry| 業種

LESSON GOAL
Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will practice TOEIC with the content of the theme: “Industry”.
PART A_1
Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. …-based に拠点を置く
2. be in talks to …する交渉中である
3. major [形] 主要な
4. look to …を目指す
5. luxury [形] 豪華な
6. established [形] 名声が確立された
7. partnership [名] 提携(関係)
8. facilitate [動]…の手助けをする
9. launch [名] 開業
10. retailer [名] 小売業(者)
11. announce [動] …を発表する
12. construction [名] 建設
13. import [動] …を輸入する
14. furniture [名] 家具
15. exotic [形] 外国の
16. retail store 小売店
17. suburban [形] 郊外の
18. middle-class [形] 中流階級の
19. according to …によると
20. outcome [名] 結果
PART A_3
Let’s make sentences using the vocabulary we’ve just learned.
PART A_4
1. look to 
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2. facilitate 
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3. launch 
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4. outcome 
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5. according to 
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PART B_1
Please read the text below aloud. Then, I will check your pronunciation and intonation
PART B_2
VANCOUVER—Malaysia-based Baron Hotel Group is in talks to acquire Howard Hotels International.


Baron, a business hotel giant with over 100 locations in major cities in Asia, has been looking to diversify into the luxury hotel market.If Baron succeeds in making the acquisition, it will have access to the established Howard Hotels brand and its luxury hospitality know-how.


Howard Hotels, an established Canadian luxury hotel chain that is privately owned, has so far been unsuccessful in finding a partnership that would facilitate its global launch.If the acquisition is successful, Baron would have a 65% stake in Howard Hotels.

PART C_1
Let’s answer the question below. Also, tell me why you chose that answer.
PART C_2
What is suggested about the Baron Hotel Group?

(A) It is a Canada-based hotel chain.
(B) It manages hotels for business people.
(C) It is looking to enter the consulting service industry.
(D) It is known for its luxury hospitality.
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 suggested about the Baron Hotel Group?

(A) It is a Canada-based hotel chain.
(B) It manages hotels for business people.
(C) It is looking to enter the consulting service industry.
(D) It is known for its luxury hospitality.

PART E_1
Please read the text below aloud. Then, I will check your pronunciation and intonation
PART E_2
May 11—Housewares retailer Patio Inc. announced yesterday that it would enter into the home design and construction business.


Patio started as a small trading firm two decades ago, importing housewares, furniture, and home accessories made in exotic locations.The business has grown to include more than 80 retail stores in major cities and suburban areas across the US.

The company has a large following among middle-class urbanites who want to incorporate country living in an urban environment, and according to CEO Byron Cox, “Home design and construction is the natural outcome for a company like ours. Our customers want a structure in tune with the Patio products they own.”


Patio’s first major construction project will be a 20-unit condominium overlooking Gooden Bay.

PART F_1
Let’s answer the question below. Also, tell me why you chose that answer.
PART F_2
According to the article, what is true about Patio Inc.?

(A) It is popular with city dwellers.
(B) It has stores only on the West Coast.
(C) It also handles real estate.
(D) It was started 30 years ago.
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
According to the article, what is true about Patio Inc.?

(A) It is popular with city dwellers.
(B) It has stores only on the West Coast.
(C) It also handles real estate.
(D) It was started 30 years ago.

PART H_1
Here are some words and expressions that often appear in TOEIC.
If time allows, let’s read them.
PART H_2
1. company / corporation 会社
* companyはCo.、corporationはCorp.と省略表記されることもある。
2. institution (公共)機関、研究所、協会
3. merge  合併する
4. firm 会社
* 法律業務や経理業務など、専門的な事業を行う会社に多い。
5. diversify into …へと活動分野を広げる
* enter「 (…に)参入する」も、同じような意味で使われることがある。
6. acquisition 企業買収
* M&A(Merger and Acquisition)「合併吸収」という形でもよく使われる。動詞形はacquire。
7. trading 貿易業
8. real estate business 不動産業
9. pharmaceutical industry 製薬業
10. electronics industry 電子工業
11. financial service 金融サービス業
* financialは[フィナンシャル]という発音もよく使われる。insurance「保険」、investment「投資」、banking「銀行業」などを含む。
12. publishing 出版業
13. advertising 広告業
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.