TOEIC
Lesson27: Real estate| 不動産・公共料金

LESSON GOAL
Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you can practice TOEIC with the content of the theme “real estate”.
PART A_1
Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. take a tour of …を見学する
2. prime [形]最高の
3. acre  [名]エーカー(=約4,047㎡)
4. landscape [動]…を景観整備する
5. undergo [動](変化や検査など)を受ける
6. foundation [名](建物の)基礎
7. exterior [名]外観
8. pristine [形]汚れのない、新品の
9. be fitted with …が付いている
10. state-of-the-art [形]最新の
11. appliances [名]家電製品
12. within walking distance of …から徒歩圏内で
13. Billing Department 経理部
14. incur [動](負債など)を負う
15. assume [動]…だと思い込む
16. well in advance of …のかなり前に
17. due date 支払い期日
18. bank statement 銀行取引明細書
19. cash [動](小切手など)を現金に換える
20. look into …の原因を調べる
PART A_3
Let’s make sentences using the vocabulary we’ve just learned.
PART A_4
1. undergo 
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2. well in advance of 
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3. exterior 
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4. look into 
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5. assume 
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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
You’re invited to an OPEN HOUSE!
9116 Riveredge Drive
Saturday, September 8
9 AM – 5 PM

Take a tour of the 5-bedroom, 2-bath Victorian house in the prime location of Riveredge.

The house sits on a half-acre of beautifully landscaped property bordering Winona River to the north. The 80-year old house underwent major renovations last year and the foundation and exterior are in pristine condition. The kitchen, bathrooms and laundry area are fitted with state-of-the-art fixtures and appliances. The property is within walking distance of a major shopping area and famous restaurants. Several schools, both public and private, are all within a 15-minute drive from the property.

For more information, contact Kim Yoshida of Mauer Real Estate at 832-2938.

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 the information?

(A) To advertise a shopping area
(B) To give directions to a school
(C) To invite people to see a house
(D) To introduce Kim Yoshida
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 the information?

(A) To advertise a shopping area
(B) To give directions to a school
(C) To invite people to see a house
(D) To introduce Kim Yoshida

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: Billing Department, Bay City Gasworks
From: Marsha Davies
Date: February 23
Subject: Mistake in my bill

Dear Billing Department Staff,

I’m writing with regard to the late charge that was listed on my gas bill this month.
It is my understanding that the late charge was incurred because it was assumed that I didn’t pay last month’s gas bill on time.

However, according to my records, I sent a check for the full amount on January 20—well in advance of the due date of January 25—and my bank statement says the check was cashed on the 27th.

There must have been some mistake, and I would appreciate it if you could look into the matter and contact me as soon as possible.

Sincerely,
Marsha Davies

PART F_1
Let’s answer the question below. Also, tell me why you chose that answer.
PART F_2
Why did Marsha Davies write the e-mail?

(A) To say that she made a mistake
(B) To say that she was away in January
(C) To say that her bill was late
(D) To say that her bill was incorrect
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
Why did Marsha Davies write the e-mail?

(A) To say that she made a mistake
(B) To say that she was away in January
(C) To say that her bill was late
(D) To say that her bill was incorrect

PART E_1
Here are some words and expressions that often appear in TOEIC.
If time allows, let’s read them.
PART H
1. be accessible by public transportation 公共交通機関で行ける
2. furnished apartment  家具付きの部屋*apartmentは「アパートの1部屋」を指す。
3. be available  空いている
4. residential property 住宅用の物件
5. location 立地、場所
6. meet requirements 条件を満たす
7. monthly rent 月々の家賃
8. meter malfunctions メーターの故障
9. utilities 電気、ガス、水道サービス*これらのサービス全体を指す語。
10. unpaid bill 未払いの請求書
11. late charge 遅延損害金
12. be charged to one’s account (人)の口座に請求される
13. incorrectly reflect the balance due 未払い金が誤って反映されている
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.