CHAPTER 13

Listening: Part 4 (Short Talks)

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∙ประเภทบทความทีอ่ อกสอบบ่อยใน Short Talks∙
แบบเก่า 30 ข้ อ (71-100)
แบบใหม่ 30 ข้ อ (71-100)

Short Talks บทพูดคนเดียว

สิ่งทีค่ วรท�ำ : ต้องแปลก่อน แปลอะไรบ้าง
- แปลโจทย์วา่ ถามอะไร
- อาชีพของผูพ้ ดู คืออะไร
- เดาสถานที่เกิดเหตุ หรือ พูด
- จับให้ได้วา
่ ใครท�ำ อะไร ที่ไหน เมื่อไหร่ อย่างไร

ประเภทของ Short Talks ทีอ่ อกสอบบ่อย

1. Voice mail message
-ฝากข้อความ
-ไม่อยูบ่ า้ น ฝากข้อความ
ต้องแปลก่อน แปลอะไรบ้าง
Hi, Kru Dew. I know you’re not home. I just want to leave you a message.
I want to tell you that I miss you so much. I miss your big smile, your laugh,
and your beautiful eyes. Call me when you’re home ok?

ส�ำนวนทีค่ วรรู้เกีย่ วกับการโทรศัพท์

• Hello, and thank you for calling ECC Image Store.
• I am currently unavailable to answer any calls.
• I am away on a business trip in New York.
• I will be checking my answering machine daily.
• Please leave your name and number.
• I'll get back to you as soon as possible.
• I'm sorry to bother you at home.
• I am calling in regards to the interview you had this morning.
• Please leave your name and your phone number along with a brief message
about why you are calling.
• Please leave a message right after the beep.
• If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call me.

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 2. Weather Report
รายการสภาพอากาศ
ส�ำนวนทีค่ วรรู้เกีย่ วกับอากาศ
It’s 28°C = __________________________________________________
It’s -10° = __________________________________________________
It’s 28°F = __________________________________________________
It´s snowy. It’s partly cloudy.
It´s cloudy. It’s partly cloudy with snow shower.
It´s sunny. It’s rainy and thundery.
It´s rainy. It’s hazy.
It´s windy. It’s chilly.
It´s foggy. It’s freezing.
It´s thundery.
ตัวอย่าง การรายงานสภาพอากาศ
ส�ำนวนทีค่ วรรู้เกีย่ วกับสภาพอากาศ
Good morning, this is Sarah Johanson from Today Weather Report.
This morning it will be a sunny day. with clear sunny skies and temperatures
in the mid-20s in the southern area of the country. However, clouds are
heading our way from the northeast, and rain showers are expected this
afternoon. If any of you listeners are planning to go outside today, don't
forget to take an umbrella with you.
The forecast for next week looks similar, with temperatures in the low 20s
and a chance of rain. This has been Sarah Johanson with today's weather.
I'll be back in an hour, at 10 o'clock, with more weather updates. Thank you
for tuning in. We'll now get back to our regular programming.

3. Weather Report
-ปิ ดถนน 1. May I have your attention for a minute?
-ในห้าง 2. Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to tonight's performance.
-ในโรงงาน 3. This is an announcement to let you know that the following changes will be
-ในบริษัท made today.
-ในโรงละคร 4. This evening, we are proud to present the world-renowned novelist, Ms. Celine
Princeton.
5. The opening ceremony will be held at Smith Street, which will be blocked off to
traffic at either end.
6. This evening you will all have a chance to get to know all the teachers.
7. I'd like to point out that the workshop is scheduled to begin after lunch.

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 4. Advertisement
- โฆษณา
- ขายสินค้า
- บริการ
Are you looking for an exotic place to go on your next vacation? You’re listening
to Travel the World program, with your host, Michelle Clarenson. Each week,
Michelle will take you to places that are not overwhelmed with tourists. She will
provide you with information about the cost of the trip including details on airfare,
accommodation, food and the activities that are available in the area.
Also, she will talk to the locals to give you insight into the area you will be visiting.
So tune in to Travel the World program every Monday night here at 98.5 FM.

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∙ทริกส์การฟั ง Listening Part 4 - Talks + Graphics (ภาพ)∙
PART 4 : Talk (พูดคนเดียว) + Graphics (ภาพ)

สิ่งทีต่ อ้ งรู้ก่อนสอบTalk + Graphics

1. ตามองภาพ + หูฟัง 2. ระวังค�ำถามทีเ่ กีย่ วภาพ

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 TEST SAMPLE : Talk + Graphics

80.Where most likely is the speaker?

(A) At an award ceremony
(B) At a musical performance
(C) At a retirement celebration
(D) At a training seminar

81.What are listeners asked to do?

(A) Stay seated during the break
(B) Carry their valuables with them
(C) Return any borrowed equipment
(D) Share printed programs with others

82.Look at the graphic. Who will be the final presenter?

(A) Ms. Carbajal
(B) Mr. Buteux
(C) Mr. Chambers
(D) Ms. Ohta

(Narrator ) Questions 80 through 82 refer to the following talk and program.

(W-1) We’re happy to see you all at this seminar this afternoon—we have a lot of useful
information to cover. But before we start, a few administrative details. There will be one
break, half way through the afternoon. You can leave your laptops here if you leave the
room—there will always be someone in here—but do keep your money and phones or
… ah … other small electronic devices with you.
Don’t leave them at the tables. And please note that there’s an error in your printed program:
there will be a change—a switch—in times for the last two presenters. Ms. Ohta has to leave
a little early today.

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 แบบฝึ กหัด TOEIC : Part 4 - Short Talks
TOEIC Listening Part 4 : แบบเก่า
Questions 71 through 73 refer to the following announcement.

71. Who most likely is making the announcement?

(A) Repairman
(B) Pilot
(C) Teacher
(D) Parrot

72. Where are the passengers going?

(A) Los Angeles
(B) Sydney
(C) Bangkok
(D) New York

73. What is the new departure time?

(A) At 10:00 AM
(B) At 12:00 PM
(C) At 3:00 PM
(D) At 10:00 PM

Script 71-73
Questions 71 through 73 refer to the following announcement.

Hello, and welcome aboard flight 898 to New York City with a
connection in Chicago. Unfortunately, your connecting flight in
Chicago is going to be delayed due to bad weather and will
leave about an hour late. The new departure time will be 10 am
sharp. As soon as your connecting flight in Chicago lands, the
staff will work to board everyone quickly and get you on your
way to New York. Once we land, please make your way to the
gate of your connecting flight and be ready to board. We
sincerely apologize for this inconvenience and appreciate your
cooperation.

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 TOEIC Listening Part 4 : แบบใหม่
Questions 98 through 100 refer to the following excerpt from the meeting.
98.For how long have employees achieved their sales target?
(A) 1 year
(B) 2 quarters
(C) 2 months
(D) 2 years
99. When is the flight to Miami?
(A) 10 March
(B) 12 March
(C) 15 March
(D) 15 April

Purpose: Company trip

Destination: Miami
Coordinator: Sarah Philips
Los Angeles - Miami
Date Airline Departure Gate Arrival Coordinator
12 March DELTA AIRLINES 10.30 AM 45 6.30 PM Sarah Philips
Miami - Los Angeles
Date Airline Departure Gate Arrival Coordinator
15 March DELTA AIRLINES 9.00 AM 12 11.00 AM Sarah Philips

100. Who should an employee talk to regarding the trip?

(A) Manager
(B) Flight Manager
(C) Sarah Philips
(D) Mr. Williams
Script 98-100
Well, I'm pleased to begin the meeting with some good news. I
was informed by Mr. Williams that the financial report for the 2
quarters was completed yesterday and I had the chance to read it
this morning. We’ve hit our sales target for the past 6 months.
And I know it’s because of the hard work of every employee in this
room. So we have a little surprise for you. We will all be offered an
exclusive trip to Miami. There will be a lot of fun activities to enjoy.
The itinerary of this trip is placed on your table. Please talk to the
coordinator if you have any questions regarding the trip.

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