TOEIC Lesson 2 Vocabulary
• catalogue (noun) - a complete list of items, for example of things that people can look at or buy • subscribe (verb) - to pay an amount of money regularly in order to receive or use something • edition (noun) - copy, version • take advantage (verb) - to make use of something well; to make use of an opportunity • offer (noun) - a reduction in the normal price of something, usually for a short period of time
TOEIC Lesson 2 Sample Sentences Read the sentences below and make your own sentences based on the italicized words. • catalogue (noun) - An illustrated catalogue accompanies the exhibition. • subscribe (verb) - He subscribed to many magazines. • edition (noun) - The dictionary is now in its eighth edition. • take advantage (verb) - They like to take advantage of the hotel facilities. • offer (noun) - This special offer is valid until the end of the month.
TOEIC Lesson 2 Word Application Choose the word from the list that best completes each sentence. Change the form of the word if necessary.Use each word only once.
subscribe
take advantage
edition
offer
catalogue
1. She collects first _____ of Victorian novels. Answer: editions 2. We _____ to several sports channels on TV. Answer: subscribe 3. She likes to consult the library _____ . Answer: catalogue 4. She _____ of the children's absence to tidy their rooms. Answer: took advantage
TOEIC Lesson 2 Reading Comprehension Read the following letter to review the vocabulary you have learned. Randy Stevens 3647 Taylor St. Kent, WA 98433 Mason Brothers' Art Supplies 4765 Post Ave. New York, NY 12012 September 29, 2012 Dear Sir or Madam; I have yet to receive your winter catalogue, which I subscribe to and usually have in hand by the first week of September. Would you please mail the latest edition to me as soon as possible so that I may continue to take advantage of the special offers not found on your website? Thank you in advance for your assistance. Yours faithfully, Randy Stevens
TOEIC Lesson 2 Answer the following questions based on the letter. 1. How can the letter best be described? A. Thank you note. B. Payment. C. Declaration. D. Request. - CORRECT 2. When should the catalogue be sent? A. Next September. B. At the end of the month. C. Right away. - CORRECT D. Next year. 3. What does Mr. Stevens say about the printed catalogue? A. It includes special offers. - CORRECT B. It usually arrives late. C. It is identical to the website. D. It contains inaccurate information.
TOEIC Lesson 2 Grammar: Relative Clauses Use who or that for people. Example: He's an actor. He won two Oscars. He's an actor who/that won two Oscars. Use which or that for things. Example: It's a movie. It stars Kate Winslet. It's a movie which/that stars Kate Winslet.
TOEIC Lesson 2 Complete these sentences with the correct relative clauses. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Brad Pitt is an actor... Gladiator is a movie... Sting is a musician... The Simpsons is a TV show... Ang Lee is a movie director...
TOEIC Lesson 2 Picture Description Look at the picture and choose the statement that best describes what you see in the picture.
A. The gondolier is wearing a blue and white striped top. - CORRECT B. There are several people in the gondola. C. The walls are covered in yellow paint. D. There are three gondolas in the water.
TOEIC Lesson 2 Listening Comprehension Listen carefully while the teacher reads the following message. Then, answer the questions that follow. School is starting again, and that means Leavit's is having its yearly “Back to School Sale.” Here's your chance for discounts up to 30, 40, even 50% off all clothes for kids and teens. From the latest models of athletic shoes to designer jeans and name-brand jackets, we've got it all in all sizes at Leavit's. But hurry! Sale ends September 15th and is limited to stock on hand. With five locations open every day from 9 am to 8 pm, there's a Leavit's convenient to you! 1. When does the sale end? A. September 5 B. September 13 C. September 15 - CORRECT D. September 30 2. What is the sale limited to? A. Name-brand jackets B. The latest models of athletic shoes C. Clothes for teens D. The stock on hand - CORRECT
3. How late is the store open? A. 5 pm B. 6 pm C. 8 pm - CORRECT D. 9 pm