Some general

information

What Is TOEIC?
Test of English International Communication
It is a standardized, paper-and-pencil test given

to non-native English speakers.

It only tests two skills: Listening and Reading.
Your score is recognized around the world.
You could get up to 990 points

How long is the test? What

does it test?
The TOEIC test takes two hours.

It tests your listening and reading skills

through a range of authentic(real-life)
tasks.
Tasks are designed to reflect the kinds of
situations you might encounter in the
global world we are living in.

Is there a passing grade for

TOEIC?
No there isnt. The objective of the test is to
measure your skills no to pass or fail.
However, since this is a graduation requirement
at CCCN, theres a minimum score you need to
have to show you have accomplished the
objectives of the program.
You need:
550 points for ENIS or SP
810 points for the Advanced Program

What do the scores

mean?

TOEIC CAN DO TABLE

Test Format

Listening Part
45 minutes long.
After it has started, the listening segment wont
be stopped or played again.
Skills tested:
Understanding vocabulary in context
Understanding English idioms in context
Understanding grammar usage

Listening Part
Sections
Part 1: Photos 10 items
You have to see photographs and hear four
sentences describing the photos to choose the
best one. *

Part 2: Questions-Response

30 items

You have to listen to a prompt and choose the

best response. *
*Questions and answers are spoken only.

Listening Part
Sections
Part 3: Conversations

30 items

You have to listen to 10 conversations with 3 questions

each between two speakers.
After each, you will answer questions that might be either
printed on the test or just recorded on tape

Part 4: Short Talks

30 items

Listen to 10 talks with 3 questions each between two

people talking about office issues, or individuals giving a
news report or other information.

Reading Part
75 minutes long
Skills tested:
Understanding vocabulary in context
Understanding English idioms in context
Understanding grammar usage

Reading Part
Sections
Part 5: Incomplete Sentences

40 items

You have to read incomplete sentences, and

choose the correct word or phrase to fill in the
blank.

Part 6: Cloze Passages 12 items

You have to read slightly longer passages and fill
in the missing text with appropriate responses.

Reading Part
Sections
Part 7: Reading Comprehension

48

items
You have to read longer passages and
answer questions that involve the main
idea, inference, point of view, vocabulary in
context, and more.

Tips to get ready

for the test

Before the test

Immerse yourself in language as
frequently as possible:
Read ing, videos, watching movies and t.v,
listening to recordings and songs, speaking
English whenever you get the chance

Get familiar with the test format

Know the kind of questions you will get

Practice against the clock! You must learn

to manage your time properly

The day of the test

Be here at least 15 minutes before the test starts
Dont forget you need to bring:
Your ID or passport*
Your grade card from EN12 or SP8*
#2 pencil

(*If you forget this you will not be allowed to take the
test)

During the test

Work quickly and carefully
Dont spend too much time on a single question
Mark your answers directly in the answer sheet
Make sure you fill the circles completely

Pace yourself in the reading part

Make sure you leave enough time for each section

Additional
Information
and Practice

Useful Links
For further information about TOEIC:
Sample test questions:

http://www.ets.org

http://www.ets.org/Media/Tests/TOEIC/pdf/TOEIC_LR_sample_tests.p
df
Sites for practice
http://www.centrocultural.cr/recursos-enlinea.php
TOEIC Examenee Handbook:
http://www.ets.org/Media/Tests/TOEIC/pdf/TOEIC_LR_examinee_hand
book.pdf
Simulation tests and practice exercises:
http://www.english-test.net/toeic/