Part 2: Wh- question (1) - Khoá TOEIC Cô Mai Phương

Key Concepts

• Part 2 TOEIC Listening: Question-Response
• Specific Question (Wh- questions)
• Yes/No Questions
• Choice Questions
• Statement Questions
• Answering "When" questions (time expressions)
• Answering "Who" questions (names, titles, departments)
• Answering "Where" questions (locations, prepositions)
• Distinguishing between "Where" and "When" questions

Part 2: Question-Response Overview

• Part 2 of the TOEIC listening test focuses on understanding and responding to spoken questions.
• It consists of 25 questions.
• Each question has three answer choices (A, B, C).
• The goal is to select the most appropriate response to the question.
• This section can be a good opportunity to score high if you know the strategies.

Types of Questions

• Specific Questions (Wh- questions): These questions seek specific information using words like Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How.
• Yes/No Questions: These questions can be answered with "yes" or "no."
• Choice Questions: These questions present two or more options, requiring a selection.
• Statement Questions: These are statements that imply a question, requiring an appropriate response.

Specific Question Types: Who, When, Where

The lesson focuses on three specific question types: Who, When, and Where.

Answering "When" Questions

• "When" questions ask about time.
• Common time-related phrases used in answers:
  • "A week ago"
  • "Last week"
  • "Yesterday morning"
  • "At 7 AM"
  • "During..."
  • "While..."
  • "At 8 o'clock"
  • "In another hour"
  • "Sometime tomorrow"
  • "Not for another week"
  • "This evening"
  • "As soon as..."
• Example: "When will the flight take off?" Possible answers: "A week ago," "At 8 AM."
• Indirect answers are possible but less frequent. Example: "When did you get your passport?" Answer: "I had it delivered to my office."

Answering "Who" Questions

• "Who" questions ask about people.
• Answers typically involve:
  • Names of people (e.g., "John is in charge.")
  • Pronouns (e.g., "Someone from marketing.")
  • Job titles or departments (e.g., "The marketing manager.")
• Avoid answers that start with "yes" or "no."
• "I don't know" is often a correct answer.
• Example: "Who is in charge of the project?" Possible answers: "John," "Someone from marketing," "I'm not sure."

Answering "Where" Questions

• "Where" questions ask about location.
• Answers typically involve:
  • Prepositions of place (e.g., "On the corner," "In the center.")
  • Specific locations (e.g., "Next to the mall.")
• "I don't know" is often a correct answer.
• Indirect answers are possible. Example: "Where is today's newspaper?" Answer: "Bob was reading it this morning."
• Sometimes, the answer might suggest checking with someone else for the information.

Distinguishing Between "Where" and "When"

• "Where" and "When" can sound similar.
• The key difference is in the ending sound:
  • "Where" ends with a vowel sound.
  • "When" ends with a consonant sound ("n"), causing the tongue to move down.
• In connected speech, "Where" tends to flow into the next word, while "When" has a slight pause.

Conclusion

The lesson provides a foundation for tackling Part 2 of the TOEIC listening test, specifically focusing on question-response strategies for "Who," "When," and "Where" questions. By understanding the types of questions, common answer patterns, and subtle differences in pronunciation, test-takers can improve their accuracy and overall score.