TOEIC
Lesson1: One day at the office| 会社の1日

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will practice TOEIC with the content of the theme: “A Day at the Office”.

PART A_1
Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. take … off …を休む
2. I need you to … あなたに…してもらいたい
3. postpone [動] …を延期する
4. accommodate [動] …に合わせる
5. confirm [動] …を確認する
6. make it 都合をつける
7. suit [動]( 人)にとって好都合である
8. estimate [名] 見積もり
9. go out 発送される
10. draft [名] 草稿、下書き
11. I’d appreciate it if … …だとありがたいです。
12. finalize [動] …を仕上げる
13. reminder [名]( 思い出させるための)注意
14. as of+(date) …付けで
15. designate [動] …を指定する
16. measure [名] 手段
17. be requested to …することを求められる
18. exception [名] 例外
19. regarding [前] …に関して
20. appreciate [動] …を感謝する
PART A_3
Let’s make sentences using the vocabulary we’ve just learned.
PART A_4
1. postpone 
Answer:
2. confirm 
Answer:
3. finalize 
Answer:
4. as of+(date) 
Answer:
5. regarding 
Answer:
PART B_1
Please read the text below aloud. Then, I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
PART B_2
FROM: Toshi Misono
FOR: Jill Bourne
DATE: May 20
TIME: 1:45 P.M.
TAKEN BY: Laura


MESSAGE:
I’m feeling unwell and am going straight home after meeting with clients at 2:30.

I think I’ll take tomorrow off as well, in which case I need you to call Mr. Lyle of Putnam Motors first thing in the morning to postpone his 11:00 visit. Friday is the only day we can accommodate him, so please confirm whether he can make it; morning or afternoon, whichever suits him best.

The estimate for Globe Electronics needs to go out first thing Wednesday morning. I’ll e-mail the draft to you as soon as I get home; I’d appreciate it if you could finalize it and e-mail it to them on Wednesday.
PART C_1
Let’s answer the question below. Also, tell me why you chose that answer.
PART C_2
Why did Toshi Misono call Jill Bourne?

(A) To report the results of a meeting
(B) To check his e-mails for him
(C) To provide instructions
(D) To make an appointment
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
Why did Toshi Misono call Jill Bourne?

(A) To report the results of a meeting
(B) To check his e-mails for him
(C) To provide instructions
(D) To make an appointment

PART E_1
Please read the text below aloud. Then, I will check your pronunciation and intonation..
PART E_2
To: All employees
From: Human Resources
Date: November 5
Subject: No Overtime Day

This is a reminder that as of November 1, Wednesday of every week will be No Overtime Day.

One day a week was designated for zero overtime as a measure for saving energy during the winter months. Everyone is requested to leave the office by 5 p.m. Exceptions must be approved by your supervisor and reported to Human Resources as soon as you realize you have to work overtime.

If you have any questions regarding this new policy, contact Human Resources.

Your understanding and cooperation are greatly appreciated.
PART F_1
Let’s answer the question below. Also, tell me why you chose that answer.
PART F_2
What is NOT mentioned in the e-mail?

(A) Overtime is not allowed one day of the week.
(B) No Overtime Day is a way of reducing energy.
(C) Employees should talk to their supervisors to get approval for overtime.
(D) Human Resources will answer inquiries.
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 NOT mentioned in the e-mail?

(A) Overtime is not allowed one day of the week.
(B) No Overtime Day is a way of reducing energy.
(C) Employees should talk to their supervisors to get approval for overtime.
(D) Human Resources will answer inquiries.

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. go to work 出社する
2. first thing in the morning 朝一番で
3. do paperwork 書類仕事をする
4. lunch break 昼休み
5. check e-mails メールをチェックする
6. business meeting 商談
7. answer phone calls 電話に出る
8. respond to an emergency 緊急事態に対応する
9. meet with clients 顧客と面会する
10. go straight home 直帰する
11. talk to a boss 上司に相談をする
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.