TOEIC 測驗的第四部份有十個題組的簡短獨白,每個題組都設有三個詢問獨白內容的問題,這一大題的特色是:
► 三個問題和四個選項都印在題本上
► 題目的間隔時間是「八秒」
快速掌握解題祕訣!
第四部份的獨白內容及主題非常多樣化,從生活娛樂、媒體到與職場相關的主題都會出現。考生可以利用題組的空檔時間,快速瀏覽題目及選項,推敲獨白的主題,接下來聽音檔時,比較能針對問題找出答案,主題可大致分為三大類:
一、公共廣播
這類的獨白主要是在公開場所播放的宣傳,用以提供大眾資訊,最常見的是在交通運輸情境中(如:飛機上、巴士站或機場)所聽到的訊息,另外常見的是在商店或運動場合所聽到的公共廣播。以下是公共廣播常出現的問題形式。
Where is the talk probably being given? 這段獨白可能在哪說出?
Where does the announcement probably take place? 這段廣播可能在哪發生?
What are the listeners requested to do? 聽眾被要求做什麼?
二、新聞、氣象及電台廣播
這類獨白跟我們在收音機或電視裡聽到的新聞播報很類似,而詢問的問題大部份跟報導的細節有關,要比較專心聆聽。以下是新聞、氣象及電台廣播常出現的問題形式。
What kind of weather is predicted for the weekend? 這週末的天氣預測為何?
What does the announcer recommend that the listeners do? 廣播者推薦聽眾做什麼?
三、商業訊息及談話
這類獨白與電視及電台中聽到的廣告很類似,目的在向聽眾推銷商品或服務。這類問題大部份會詢問推銷商品的種類、哪一類人會對這商品(服務)有興趣,以及商品(服務)的價格。以下為商業訊息及談話常出現的問題形式。
What is the purpose of this talk? 這段獨白的目的為何?
Who most likely are the listeners? 聽眾最有可能是誰?
Who would be most interested in this talk? 誰對這段獨白最感興趣?
【多益模擬試題】
Questions 1-2 refer to the following announcement.
1. Where is the talk probably being given?
(A) At a sporting event
(B) At a department store
(C) At an airport
(D) At a bus station
2. What is it that the passengers should do?
(A) Get ready for boarding.
(B) Go to the check-in counter.
(C) Resolve the mechanical problem.
(D) Get a full refund.
解答:
Attention all passengers, bus number 2861 from Madrid to Paris has been delayed due to an engine problem. Our mechanics are working to resolve the problem. Passengers scheduled to depart for Paris should visit the check-in counter immediately for assistance. We are very sorry for the inconvenience and are working to resolve the problem as quickly as possible.
1. (D)
2. (B)
文/溫宥基、張秀帆、TOEIC 900團隊