TOEIC
Lesson10: Renovation of the company building| 社屋の改修

LESSON GOAL
Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you can practice TOEIC with the content of the theme “renovation of the company building”.
PART A_1
Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. notice [名] お知らせ
2. as scheduled 予定通りに
3. consolidate [動] …をまとめて整理する
4. nap [名] 仮眠
5. lounge [名] 休憩室
6. supply room 備品室
7. inaccessible [形] 利用できない、近づけない
8. be scheduled for completion 完成する予定である
9. delay [名] 遅れ
10. pull out 撤退する
11. at the last minute 土壇場で
12. inform [動]( 人)に告げる
13. at least 少なくとも、…以上
14. remain [動] 残されている
15. for the time being 当分の間
16. inconvenience [名] 不便
17. kindly [副]( 命令文とともに使って)恐れ入りますが…
18. bear [動] 我慢する
19. for a while しばらくの間
20. <keep+人+posted> (人)に最新情報を伝える
PART A_3
Let’s make sentences using the vocabulary we’ve just learned.
PART A_4
1. as scheduled 
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2. delay 
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3. at least 
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4. kindly 
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5. for a while 
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PART B_1
Let’s read the text below. Please read it aloud, and I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
PART B_2
RENOVATION NOTICE

Renovations to the second and third floors of our offices will begin as scheduled on January 20.
On the second floor, two conference rooms (203 and 204) will be consolidated into one large conference room, and a nap corner will be installed toward the back of the employee lounge.
Ten new cubicles will be installed on the third floor in the section that currently houses the supply room.
The construction crew will use the north elevator during the renovation; we ask that you use only the south elevator until renovations are complete.
Also, restrooms on the third floor will be inaccessible during the first week.
Renovations are scheduled for completion on February 13.

PART C_1
Let’s answer the question below. Also, tell me why you chose that answer.
PART C_2
Question: Who is this notice most likely for?

(A) The construction crew
(B) The elevator maintenance crew
(C) Employees currently working at the company
(D) Employees who will begin work after February 13
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
Question: Who is this notice most likely for?

(A) The construction crew
(B) The elevator maintenance crew
(C) Employees currently working at the company
(D) Employees who will begin work after February 13

PART E_1
Let’s read the text below. Please read it aloud, and I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
PART E_2
To: All staff
From: George Springer
Date: August 17
Subject: Delay in renovations

The lobby renovations that were scheduled to begin this week have been delayed due to one of the contractors pulling out at the last minute.
We are currently consulting with the construction firm to hire another contractor, but we’ve been informed that this could take at least a week.
All the equipment and supplies to be used for the work have already been placed in the lobby and must remain there for the time being.
We’re sorry for the inconvenience but kindly bear with us for a while longer.
In the interim, please use the back entrance.
We will keep you posted on further developments.

PART F_1
Let’s answer the question below. Also, tell me why you chose that answer.
PART F_2
According to the e-mail, why were renovations delayed?

(A) A contractor has decided not to participate.
(B) Equipment and supplies have not yet arrived.
(C) Renovation plans are still under development.
(D) Employees have not been informed.
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 e-mail, why were renovations delayed?

(A) A contractor has decided not to participate.
(B) Equipment and supplies have not yet arrived.
(C) Renovation plans are still under development.
(D) Employees have not been informed.

PART E_1
Here are some words and expressions that often appear in TOEIC.
If time allows, let’s read them.
PART H
1. make a request 依頼する
2. draw up renovation plans 改修計画を作成する
3. hire a contractor  請負業者を雇う
4. consult with …と相談する
5. undertake the reconstruction project 改修プロジェクトに着手する
6. repair the lighting fixtures 照明器具を修理する
7. closed for refurbishment 改修のため閉鎖中
8. construction crew 工事作業員
9. install new cubicles 新しい仕事スペースを設置する
* cubicleは、仕切られた仕事スペースのこと。workstationとも言う。
10. be behind schedule 予定より遅れる
11. notify … of the delay 遅れを…に連絡する
12. be delayed due to …が原因で遅れる
13. celebrate the completion of the project プロジェクトの完了を祝う
* completionの形容詞形はcomplete「終わって」。
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.