This document provides an overview of TOEIC, TOEFL, and IELTS English proficiency tests. It compares their purposes, scoring systems, test formats, and language skills assessed. TOEIC measures everyday English communication skills for work. It has a maximum score of 990 and tests listening and reading. TOEFL measures ability to use English in university settings with a maximum score of 120. It tests reading, listening, speaking, and writing. IELTS measures English skills for university admission with a maximum score of 9. It tests listening, reading, writing, and speaking over 2 hours and 45 minutes.

1. -- Overview of this course
-- Brief description of TOEIC, TOEFL, and IELTS (Score, feature, purpose, etc.)
-- Comparison between TOEIC, TOEFL, and IELTS
-- Examples of TOEIC, TOEFL, and IELTS items

2. ESP (English for Specific
Purposes)
 defined to meet specific needs of the
learners
EAP (English for Academic Purposes)

3. What are TOEIC, TOEFL, and
IELTS?
 the most common and acceptable
English tests in the world
“What’s the difference?”

4. TOEIC
Stands for Test of English for
International Communication
Purpose: to measure the everyday
English skills of people working in an
international environment
Maximum Score: 990 points (200 items)
Length: 2 hrs
Feature: listening and reading

5. IELTS
Stands for the International English
Language Testing System
Purpose: to measure the ability of English skill
for students who want to enroll in
universities and other higher education
institutions
Maximum Score: 9 points (80 items + 2
writing tasks + 2 speaking tasks)
Length: 2 hrs 45 min
Feature: Listening , Reading and Writing

6. TOEFL
Stands for Test of English as a Foreign
Language
Purpose: to measure the ability of non-native
speakers of English to use and understand
North American English as it is spoken, written
and heard in college and university settings
Maximum Score: 120 points
Length: 4 hrs 30 min( 100 items approx. + 2
writing tasks+ 6 speaking tasks)
Feature: Reading, Listening, Speaking, and
Writing - at intermediate to advanced levels

7. Features TOEIC TOEFL IELTS
To measure.. everyday English skills
of people working in an
international
environment
non-native
speakers’ English
skill for college and
university settings
English skill of
students who want
to enroll in higher
education
institutions
Accent Various accent
(British, Irish, Scottish,
Australian, and American
accents)
American accent British Accent
Organization
s accepting
test’s result
Companies/ airline Universities or educational institutions in
other countries
Field Everyday English/
English for Career
Academic English

8. Some examples of TOEIC test

9. Which statement is
correct?
A woman is eating a
meal.
Chairs are around the
table.
A woman is sitting
with kids.
There are some
flowers on the table.

10. Question Response
Have you been trained to operate this
equipment?
A. I use this equipment almost every day
B. I have done the level four training certificate
C. The equipment is new
D. Training sessions are scheduled every six
months

11. Man: Do you want to share a taxi
to the airport? We can save
on expenses that way, and as
you know the company is
trying to cut costs.
Woman: Actually I’m not flying.
I’m going to the conference by
bus. I have to leave tomorrow
because it’s going to take two
days to get there.
Man: That’s right. I forgot that
you are afraid of flying. Are
you taking a vacation day
tomorrow?
Woman: Well, I worked some
overtime last week, so I just
banked it instead of wasting a
holiday day.
1) What are the man and
woman mainly
discussing?
A) A vacation
B) A budget
C) A company policy
D) A conference
2) How is the woman
traveling?
A) By plane
B) By bus
C) By taxi
D) By car
3) Why aren’t the man and
woman going together?
A) The woman needs to
arrive earlier.
B) The man has to work
overtime.
C) The woman dislikes air
travel.
D) The man has to go to the
bank first.

12. 1. What should the passengers do
before exiting the ship?
A) Welcome the visitors
B) Check the time
C) Collect their personal items
D) Take a picture
2. What does the speaker imply?
A) The water was rough.
B) The weather was poor
yesterday.
C) The tour went faster than
usual.
D) There is only one way to exit.
3. What will happen in five minutes?
A) The ship will arrive at the dock.
B) The passengers will go
shopping.
C) The passengers will take
photos of the ship.
D) The market will open.
Good morning ladies and
gentleman. This is your tour
guide speaking. I hope you have
enjoyed the cruise of the inner
harbor today. We certainly had a
nice day for it, especially
compared to yesterday. The ship
will be docking in approximately
five minutes. Once we are
docked, please collect all of your
belongings and exit the ship. As
a reminder, our group will be
exiting to the right. Follow the
north ramp all the way to the far
end of the platform. Before
heading to the farmer's market
we will gather under the ferry
terminal Welcome Sign for a
group photo.

13. I __________________________
the approval of three committee
members before Bob signed off on
the project.
a) had already gotten
b) did already get
c) have already gotten

14. The electricity company
apologized for the power cut
and any ____________ it caused.
A.discomfort
B.inconvenience
C.inconvenient
D.uncomfort

15. The new loading dock for incoming
delivery trucks plans ________ by
the end of this month.
a) opened
b) open
c) to open
d) opening

16. Mr. Smith's speech had a
profound _______ on the
audience.
A.affect
B.effect
C.response
D.meaning

17. The business forecasts a profit
margin of ______________ 10
and 15 per cent for this financial
year.
A.around
B.approximately
C.between
D.just

18. Community Colleges: The Right Choice!
If you are looking for enthusiastic and reliable
employees for your business, you may have to look no
further than your local community college. Many community
colleges provide training in skills that are applicable to a
variety of business situations. Students at these institutions
may be trained in such things as bookkeeping and basic
accounting, sales and marketing, and data management, or
they may have something more specialized, such as
paralegal training. Whatever the requirements of your
business, a well-trained recent community college graduate
will have the necessary skills to contribute to its successful
operation. Hiring locally trained staff is also a way of giving
back to your community.
1.Who is this article for?
(A)Community college students
(B)Business owners
(C) Staff trainers (D) Employment agencies

19. Some examples of IELTS test

20. Man: Hello, this is Business
Nationwide, how can I help you?
Woman: Hi there, I noticed on
your website that you run some
courses for people who are
starting up.
Man: That’s right, we do. Our first
course is called ‘Getting
Started’. It’s a two–hour evening
course, and it runs from 6pm to
8pm. We discuss things like
writing a business plan and some
of the legal issues.
Woman:Uh-huh, and how much
is that.
Man:That one is free. And we
also provide three-day course –
‘Business Basics’. It’s not free
I’m afraid – it costs
Courses available:
Name of Course:(0) Getting
Started
Time:Two hours from__ (1)
Cost:_____(2)
Content : Is starting a business
right for me?
Writing a (3) ___ Some legal
issues
Next Course Date:20th March
Name of Course:___(4)
Length of course:___(5)
Cost:(5) or £20 for recently
unemployed

21. 1. Which THREE of the following are features of foundation courses?
A low fees
B full-time education
C work experience
D small class sizes
E an honours degree qualification
2. What do students learn about in the following modules? Match the
content to each module
Organisational Behaviour
Managing People
Individual and Group Behaviour
Financial Resources
Applied Psychology for the Public Services
3. Complete the entry requirements below. Write no more than three
words or a number for each answer.
Entry Requirements
GCSEs in (grade C or above).
A Levels: points, including one complete A level.

22. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
This applies to all persons on the school campus
In cases of emergency (e.g. fire), find the
nearest teacher who will: send a messenger at
full speed to the Office OR inform the Office via
phone ext. 99.
Choose NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from
the text for each answer.
In an emergency, a teacher will either phone the
office or ……………….. .

23. Do the following statements agree with the
information given in the text? ,write TRUE
,FALSE , or NOT GIVEN
Business Basics is appropriate for beginners.
__C__o_m_m__unity Education
SHORT COURSES: BUSINESS
Business Basics Gain foundation knowledge
for employment in an accounts position
with bookkeeping and business basics
through to intermediate level; suitable for
anyone requiring knowledge from the
ground up.
Code B/ED011 16th or 24th April
9am–4pm
Cost $420

24. BENEFICIAL WORK
PRACTICES FOR THE
KEYBOARD OPERATOR
A Sensible work practices are
an important factor in the
prevention of muscular fatigue;
discomfort or pain in the arms,
neck, hands or back; or eye
strain which can be associated
with constant or regular work at
a keyboard and visual display
unit (VDU).
B It is vital that the employer
pays attention to the physical
setting such as workplace
design, the office environment,
and placement of monitors as
well as the organisation of the
work and individual work habits.
Operators must be able to
recognise work-related health
problems and be given the
opportunity to participate in the
management of these.
I. How can reflection
problems be avoided?
II. What makes a good seat?
III. What are the common
health problems?
IV. What are the roles of
management and workers?

25. Choose NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from the text for each
answer. Write
If an employee receives a ……………….. , this means he will lose
his job if his work does not get better.
Workplace dismissals
Before the dismissal If an
employer wants to dismiss an
employee, there is a process
to be followed.
Firstly, you should be given an
improvement note. This will
explain the problem, outline
any necessary changes and
offer some assistance in
correcting the situation. Then,
if your employer does not
think your performance has
improved, you may be given
a written warning. The last
step is called a final written
warning which will inform you
that you will be dismissed
unless there are
improvements in
performance. If there is no
improvement, your employer
can begin the dismissal
procedure.

26. An employee is asked to leave work straight away because
he has done something really bad.
A Fair dismissal B Summary dismissal C Unfair dismissal
Dismissals
Of the various types of dismissal, a fair dismissal
is the best kind if an employer wants an employee
out of the workplace. A fair dismissal is legally and
contractually strong and it means all the necessary
procedures have been correctly followed. In cases
where an employee’s misconduct has been very
serious, however, an employer may not have to
follow all of these procedures. If the employer can
prove that the employee’s behavior was illegal,
dangerous or severely wrong, the employee can be
dismissed immediately: a procedure known as
summary dismissal.

27. Writing Task 1
Your local newspaper wants to reward people who
have contributed a lot to the community.
Write a letter to the newspaper. In your letter:
- suggest someone who deserves the reward
- mention what they have done to help the
community
- say what reward you would like to give this
person
Write about 150 words. You do not need to write
addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear…

28. Model Answer
Dear Sir / Madam ,
I read in last week’s edition of the White Horse News that you are
keen to reward local people who have made significant
contributions to the community . I would like to put my mother ,
Mrs . Gillian Summerton , forward for this reward .
My mother is a schoolteacher , and has done much to enrich the
lives of the young people in her care . In her free time , she
continues to give up her time to help people . She runs a ladies’
choir which is a superb opportunity for local women to get
together and enjoy themselves . Moreover , the choir performs
free of charge at charity events , and consequently my mother has
been fundamental in both raising large sums of money and
bringing pleasure to people .
I know that my mother does not need a financial reward for her
services to the community , as it gives her a lot of pleasure .
However , I’m sure that she would appreciate formal recognition
for her work , perhaps in the form of a donation to her preferred
charity , the Red Cross .
Thank you for your attention ,

29. The table below shows CO2 emissions for different forms of
transport in the European Union. The Pie Chart shows the
percentage of European Union funds being spent on different
forms of transport.
Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information
shown below.

30. Transport in the European Union
The chart shows CO2 emissions per passenger kilometer for various
methods of transport in the European Union while the pie chart shows
European Union spending on transport . Flying by air produces by far the
greatest CO2 emissions , approximately three times as much as passenger
cars which are the next largest producers!
Very little is spent by the EU on air travel while roads make up more than
half of the EU transport budget .
Trains produce about three times less CO2 emissions per passenger
kilometer than passenger cars and eight times less than air travel . Nearly a
third of EU transport funds are spent on railways .
Ships are a clean form of transport and produce about the same amount of
CO2 per passenger kilometer as trains do . However , only 2 percent of EU
funds are spent on ports . A further one percent is spent on inland
waterways .
Coaches are the cleanest form of transport . Emissions of CO2 per
passenger kilometer from coaches are half those of buses . Buses emit less
than half as much CO2 per passenger kilometer as cars . The European
union spends 10 percent of its transport budget on public transport , such
as buses and coaches .

31. Writing Task 2
Write about the following topic:
The increase in mobile phone use in recent years has
transformed the way we live, communicate and do
business. Mobile phones can also be the cause of social
or medical problems. What forms do these problems
take?
Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages
of mobile phones?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant
examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.

32. Benefits and disadvantages of mobile phones
Mobile phones have transformed the lives of nearly
everyone on the planet in the last few years . They have
made communication easy and cheap between friends ,
family and businesses . The phones are not only used for
speech and text messages but increasingly to browse the
internet , to read email , to play games or to pay for
products . In many countries , particularly those with slow
network connections , the internet is something that
happens on a mobile phone rather than on a computer .
There are also disadvantages to using mobile phones .
Keeping a powerful device transmitting waves and heat
next to your ear for long periods of time may be harmful to
heavy users of mobile phones . There are also social
problems related to mobile phone use . Walking around
with a phone glued to your ear may prevent you from
interacting with other people..
Significant those these drawbacks may be , the huge
convenience of the mobile phone will ensure that its use
continues to change our lives .

33. Speaking Task
In this part you have to speak for 1-2 minutes about yourself.
Look at the topic below for one minute. You may make notes if
you wish
Talk about your freetime.
Please say:
 What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
 How much time do you have each week for doing these
things?
 Why do you like doing these activities?
 How did you start doing this activity at first?
 Is there some other hobby or sport you would like to try?
Why?
 How has the way people spend their free time changed
over the years?

34. Speaking Task
Take one minute to prepare a talk on the following
subject.
Take notes if you like and remember to include
reasons and examples.
You should then speak for between one and two
minutes.
Describe a beautiful place to visit in your country.
You should say:
where it is
how to get there
what there is to do when you are there
and explain why you recommend this place.

35. Speaking Task
Attitudes to tourism
Why do you think people like to travel to different places in
their free time?
How do you see tourism changing in your country in the
future?
Conserving the countryside
Why is it important to protect the countryside?
In what ways is the countryside in danger in your country?
Historic buildings and monuments
Why are historic buildings and monuments important to a
city?
Is it better to keep old buildings, or build new modern
ones?

36. Some examples of TOEFL

37. The Bell Jar was
A. about her father B.her first novel
C. a very successful collection of
poems
D. her last poem  Today we're gonna look at the life and some
of the works of one of America's finest modern
female poets, Sylvia Plath.
At the time of her death in 1963 Sylvia Plath
was on the verge of the critical success and
recognition that she had sought for most of
her life. Her first novel 'The Bell Jar' had just
been published and the publication of her
collection of poems 'Ariel' had just been
agreed………….

38. Which of the following is defined as the
number of children born per 1000 people per
year?
A. Replacement Level B. Fertility Rate
C. Birth Rate D. Fertility Level
Professor: Good morning everyone, now in today’s lesson
I’d like to talk about Population Growth, and in particular,
fertility rate. Now, can anyone here define fertility rate?
Charlene: Er, is it the number of births in a population,
measured per thousand people per year?
Professor: Oh, er no, that’s what we call the birth rate. The
number of children born in a year, per thousand
people. No, the fertility rate is the average number of
children born per woman in her lifetime, that is, if she lives
beyond her child-bearing years. Now, do you think the
British fertility level is higher or lower than it was ... say
twenty years ago?..........

39. Which TWO of the following things will the team do as a group?
A Write the report
B Do the presentation
C Write the questions
D Carry out the questionnaires
Kitty: Right, so shall we discuss what we have to do for this
project then?
Li: Yes, it says we have to ‘Investigate some aspect of the
university facilities’.
Paul: Yeah, we have to design a questionnaire don’t we?
Li: Yes. And we have to write an essay and do a presentation.
Kitty: Is it an essay? I thought it was a report.
Li: Let me check. Yes, you’re right, Kitty, it’s a report.
Paul: How long does it have to be? 1000 words, isn’t it?
Li: Let me see. The report has to be between 1000 and 1500
words, and we have to do that on our own, but we do the
presentation and the investigation as a group.

40.  All languages, even those of so-called 'primitive'
tribes have clever grammatical components. The
Cherokee pronoun system, for example, can
distinguish between 'you and I', 'several other
people and I' and 'you, another person and I'. In
English, all these meanings are summed up in the
one, crude pronoun 'we'. So the question which
has baffled many linguists is - who created
grammar?
Why does the writer include information about the Cherokee
language? Correct
A To show how simple, traditional cultures can have
complicated grammar structures
B To show how English grammar differs from Cherokee
grammar
C To prove that complex grammar structures were invented by
the Cherokees.
D To demonstrate how difficult it is to learn the Cherokee
language

41. Long hours and unsociable shifts _____
take their toll on health, relationships
and family life.
A. can
B. must
C. are able to
D. shouldn't

42. _____ are poor observers of their child's
behavior so deviant behavior reaches
unmanageable proportions.
A. Parents that
B. When parents
C. If parents
D. Parents

43. There are 4 underlined sections in the text
below. Select the one which is wrong.
For decades the food industry has been
known serving up sugary or fat-laden
products, promoted
with ceaseless advertising.
After a muscle fiber has worked intensely
for while, it begins to lose potassium, and
that dampens the fiber's ability to contract.

44. Read the question. Take notes on the main
points of your response. Then, respond to
the question.
What do you think your life will look like
after retirement? Use reasons and details
to support your response.
Preparation time: 15 seconds
Response time: 45 seconds

45. Sample response
 I don't see myself as a person who will ever fully
retire. I like to keep busy, and I have trouble
relaxing. If I want to spend a few hours reading or
listening to music I usually schedule it into my date
book. I find that if I don't force myself to relax from
time to time I always find some sort of project or
work to do. Though I may not want to hold a paying
job in the medical field when I am older, I will
probably volunteer in a third world country rather
than retire. I'm lucky that I've found work that I am
interested in. If I grow tired of my job I may feel
differently when the time comes.

46.  Read an article from a campus newspaper. Take notes on the main
points of the reading passage.
Why isn't recycling mandatory on campus?
How does an Ivy League educational institute, such as U of C get away
with being so nonchalant about recycling? After a recent search across
campus, volunteers
….………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………
 listen to two students discuss the article.
M: Hey Lisa, you and your roommate have a recycling bin in your
dormitory room, don't you? I'm sure I've thrown a water bottle in a bin at
your place before.
W: Sure. Why do you ask Mark? Are you wondering where to go to pick
one up. I think they have them available in the housing office……………
 Why does the woman approve of the article? State her opinion and
explain the reasons she gives for holding that opinion.

47.  Listen to a student asking a professor about
dropping a class.
S: Hi professor Jones. Thanks for agreeing to see
me on such short notice. I just realized that the
deadline for dropping classes is at the end of this
week.
P: I have to assume you are considering dropping
my class. I had a quick look at your last two quiz
…..
 In the conversation, the student has a problem.
Describe the problem. What options does the
professor suggest to help the student? Which
of the options do you prefer? Why?

48.  Reading lecture:
In a vote that took place at the International
Astronomical Union Conference on August 24th,
2006, Pluto lost its status as a planet in our solar
system. Pluto was originally discovered in 1930 when
scientists were ……………..
 listen to part of a lecture on the same subject.
As you all likely know by now, Pluto has been officially
demoted to a dwarf planet. What this means is that
we will no longer include it as part of our solar system.
The debate about …….
 Summarize the points made in the lecture,
explaining how they cast doubt on the points
made in the reading passage.

49.  Read the question below. You have 30
minutes to plan, write, and revise your
essay.
 Do you agree or disagree with the
following statement?
Always telling the truth is the most
important consideration in any
relationship.
 Use specific reasons and examples to
support your answer

50. I disagree with the statement above.
Although I admit that honesty should be one
of the most important consideration in …….
First, it is not good to tell someone his or
her faults or defects directly. By doing so, you
might ……….
Second, it is better not to tell someone
serious facts that can possibly discourage him
or her. I speak this from….
All in all, even though honesty is obviously
great virtue, “always telling the truth” is not the
key to………