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Examinee Handbook

Listening.

Learning.

Leading.

Table of Contents

About the TOEIC Bridge ™ Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

TOEIC Bridge Test Format. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Who Takes the TOEIC Bridge Test? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

TOEIC Bridge Background Questionnaire

and Answer Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Background Questionnaire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Answer Sheet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Accent Marks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Group Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Custom Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Sample Background Questionnaire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Sample Answer Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Why take the TOEIC Bridge test? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

When and where can I take the TOEIC Bridge test? . . . . . . . 2

How often can I take the TOEIC Bridge test? . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

How much does the TOEIC Bridge test cost?. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

What score do I need to “pass” the TOEIC Bridge test? . . . . . 2

From what kind of contexts are the TOEIC Bridge test

questions drawn? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

If I have a disability, can I still take the TOEIC Bridge test? . . 3

TOEIC Bridge Test Scores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Test Fairness and Score Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Score Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Interpreting Scores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Subscores. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Reliability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Standard Error of Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Repeat Test Takers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Validity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Test Score Data Retention. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Rescore Requests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Certificate of Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Preparing to Take the TOEIC Bridge Test . . . . . . . . 4

How to Get Ready to Take the TOEIC Bridge Test . . . . . . . . 4

During the Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Identification Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Test Center Procedures and Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Dismissal from Test Session. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Sample Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

General Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Section 1: Listening Comprehension. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Section 2: Reading Comprehension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Policies and Guidelines for the Use of

TOEIC Bridge Scores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Normally Appropriate Uses of TOEIC Bridge Scores . . . . . . 19

Comments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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TOEIC Bridge Examinee Handbook

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About the TOEIC Bridge ™ Test

The TOEIC Bridge ™ test is an English language proficiency test

for people whose native language is not English. It was devel-

oped for beginning level to lower-intermediate level learners of

English. Test takers may be students of English or people who

need to use English for work or travel. The TOEIC Bridge test

provides a reliable and valid indication of learners’ English abil-

ities.

You will be asked to answer a variety of statements, questions,

short conversations, and short talks recorded in English.

Total time: approximately 25 minutes.

n Reading Section: The Reading section includes two parts

testing how well you understand written English. You will

read a variety of materials and respond at your own pace to

50 questions based on the content of the materials provided

to you. Total time: 35 minutes.

You will respond to test questions by marking one of the let-

ters (A), (B), (C), or (D) with a pencil on a separate answer

sheet. Although the actual testing time is approximately one

hour, additional time is needed to allow you to complete the

TOEIC Bridge Background Questionnaire on the answer sheet.

Therefore, you should allow approximately 1.5 hours to take the

test.

“TOEIC ® ” stands for the “Test of English for International

Communication.” The TOEIC test is also a proficiency test for

people whose native language is not English, but it tests profi-

ciency at all levels—from beginning to advanced.

The TOEIC Bridge test is different from the TOEIC test.

The TOEIC Bridge test was developed especially for beginning

to lower-intermediate learners of English, so the TOEIC Bridge

test is not as difficult as the TOEIC test.

TOEIC Bridge Test Format

The TOEIC Bridge test is an one-hour multiple-choice test

that consists of 100 questions divided into two sections:

n Listening Section: The Listening section tests how well you

understand spoken English. It consists of three parts and

contains 50 questions administered by audiocassette or CD.

Who Takes the TOEIC Bridge Test?

n students who are learning English and are at a beginning to

lower-intermediate level

n learners of English who are taking commercial English lan-

guage courses

n people who need to know some English for work, travel, or

other purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why take the TOEIC Bridge test?

The TOEIC Bridge test is the choice of more than 180,000

examinees a year and is recognized by hundreds of corporations.

As a fair and objective measure of English proficiency for begin-

ning-level to lower-intermediate-level learners, the TOEIC

Bridge test will enable you to:

n verify your current level of English proficiency

n monitor your progress in English

n set your own learning goals

How often can I take the TOEIC Bridge test?

One month should lapse between each TOEIC Bridge test. If

you take the test more than once a month, your test will not be

scored and you will not receive a refund. You will need to pay

again to re-take the test once one month has lapsed. Please con-

tact your local ETS TOEIC representative.

How much does the TOEIC Bridge test cost?

TOEIC Bridge prices vary worldwide. To inquire about pricing

in your area, contact your local ETS TOEIC representative.

When and where can I take the TOEIC Bridge

test?

The TOEIC Bridge test is available throughout the world.

Testing can be arranged through schools, corporations or other

organizations that ask students or employees to take the TOEIC

Bridge test. If testing has not been arranged through your orga-

nization, you can contact your local ETS ® TOEIC representative

to find out when and where you can take the test. A list of local

ETS Representatives can be found on the web at www.ets.org/toe-

icbridge.

Your local TOEIC representative is responsible for both the

TOEIC test and the TOEIC Bridge test, so please tell the repre-

sentative that you would like to know about the TOEIC Bridge

test.

What score do I need to “pass” the TOEIC

Bridge test?

The TOEIC Bridge test is not the kind of test that one “passes”

or “fails.” Not every job or task requires the same level of English

proficiency. The TOEIC Bridge test measures different levels of

English ability or proficiency. It helps learners set goals and mea-

sure their progress as their English improves.

It enables people to demonstrate what they currently can

accomplish in English. The single, continuous scale also makes it

possible for learners to set attainable goals and to measure their

progress as their English improves.

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Frequently Asked Questions (continued)

From what kind of contexts are the TOEIC Bridge

test questions drawn?

These are some examples of the settings and situations you may

find in TOEIC Bridge test questions:

n Activities: hobbies, sports, daily routines, free-time activities

n Dining out: lunches, restaurants, reservations

n Entertainment: cinema, theater, music, art, exhibitions,

museums, sports, games

n Family and friends: family members, activities with friends,

invitations, pets

n General business: sales, conferences, training, bills, banking,

appointments, advertising

n Health: doctors, dentists, clinics, hospitals, general health and

healthcare

n Housing: apartments, houses, farms, buying and renting,

repairs

n Offices: letters, memos, telephones, fax and e-mail messages,

office equipment and furniture, office procedures, office

small talk

n News: weather forecasts, news programs, newspapers

n School: classes, classrooms, subjects, teachers, students,

books, homework

n Shopping: groceries, clothes, purchases

n Travel: directions, trains, airplanes, taxis, buses, ships, ferries,

tickets, schedules, station and airport announcements, car

rentals, hotels, reservations

If I have a disability, can I still take the

TOEIC Bridge test?

If you require special testing arrangements because of a disabil-

ity, please contact your local TOEIC representative office to

discuss your needs at least six weeks in advance of the test date.

Your representative will make every effort to accommodate you.

There is no additional cost for special accommodations.

Certificate of Achievement

The TOEIC Bridge Certificate of Achievement is an acknowl-

edgement of your English proficiency. The TOEIC Bridge

Certificate of Achievement is not available through some ser-

vices. Contact your local representative for availability.

The Certificate of Achievement features:

n your name

n your Listening score, Reading score, and Total test score

n test date and location

n administering organization

n watermark on back

n a format that is suitable for framing

TOEIC Bridge Examinee Handbook

Frequently Asked Questions

Preparing to Take the TOEIC Bridge Test

How to Get Ready to Take the TOEIC Bridge

Test

The TOEIC Bridge test is not based on the content of any par-

ticular English course, but rather on your proficiency—your

overall

ability to use English. Improvement in proficiency may take

some time and is generally achieved through a combination of

practice and study.

Before taking the TOEIC Bridge test, there are several things

you can do to prepare for the test and improve your English

proficiency.

n Become familiar with the test format and how to mark your

answers on the answer sheet. You can then focus your atten-

tion on the questions themselves, rather than on the format.

Review carefully the test directions and the sample questions

on pages 7–11 and the sample Background Questionnaire

and sample Answer Sheet on pages 13–16.

n Immerse yourself in the language as frequently as possible

and in as many ways as possible if it has been some time

since you have had contact with English. Reading, watching

TV and videos, listening to recordings, taking an English

course, and speaking with friends and colleagues are some of

the ways to practice English.

Identification Requirements

All test takers must read Part 1. Depending on whether you will

be testing within or outside your country of citizenship, you

must also read either Part 2 or Part 3, as appropriate.

Part 1: Information for All Test Takers

n You must have acceptable and valid ID with a signature and

photograph to be admitted to a test center. Identification

requirements are strictly enforced. It is your responsibility

to read and understand the instructions and requirements.

n If you arrive at the test center without the required identifi-

cation, the test administrator will not admit you, you cannot

test, and you forfeit your test fee.

When registering for the test, you must use exactly the

same name that appears on the primary identification docu-

ment you will present at the test center . Make sure to provide

your entire first (given) name and entire surname (family

name). DO NOT register under a nickname. If the name

shown on your primary identification does not match the name

on the registration, you will not be permitted to test.

n Only misspellings of your name can be corrected at check-

in—NAME CHANGES WILL NOT BE MADE. If your

name has changed for any reason, including marriage, you

must still present primary identification under the name you

registered, or you will not be permitted to test.

n If the test center administrator questions the ID you present,

you will be required to present additional proof of identity.

n If positive confirmation cannot be made, you may be

refused admission to the test center and forfeit your test fee.

Admittance to the test center does not imply that your form

of identification is valid or that your scores will be reported.

Test center personnel will check your identification before

assigning you a seat at the test center. The administrator will

check your signature to verify that you are the person in your

photo identification.

n Web Resource Guide

The official TOEIC web site has many resources you may

find helpful to familiarize yourself with the test:

• test preparation material

• scoring information

• frequently asked questions (FAQs)

During the Test

n Work quickly and carefully.

n Do not spend too much time on any one question.

n Mark your answers on your answer sheet and not in the test

book.

n Mark only one answer for each question. If you mark more

than one answer, that question will be counted wrong—even

if one of the answers you marked is correct.

n You will receive credit only for answers marked in the circles

on the answer sheet. Your score will be based on the number

of questions you answer correctly. There is no penalty for

guessing.

n Try to answer every question to the best of your ability.

n Pay close attention to the time during the Reading section of

the test. In the Reading section (35 minutes) you have to

pace yourself—so work quickly and if you do not know the

answer

to a question, come back to it later.

n You may not use note paper.

Preparing to Take the TOEIC Bridge Test

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