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Topic: TALKING ABOUT WORK 2

Choose the correct (and most natural-sounding) response to complete each sentence.

1. I get along well with most of my (colleagues/employees) (= co-workers).

2. I got a (premonition/promotion) last year.

3. He's not very (producing/productive). He just chats with his friends on Facebook all day.

4. I'm pretty (content/contained) (= happy) with the way things are going.

5. Everyone seems to have gotten a (raise/boost) ( = an increase in salary) except me.

6. We don't have (assess/access) to that information.

7. The (upper/up) management people are not very well liked by the rest of us.

8. I'm taking a week (off/of) to go on vacation.

9. The work load isn't too (dense/heavy).

10. They provide us with a good benefits (pack/package).

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How does the TOEFL test vocabulary?

TOEFL has no separate vocabulary section. Vocabulary is tested indirectly in all four skills.

Reading
• Strong focus on academic vocabulary
• Tests meaning from context
• Includes explicit vocabulary questions (word meaning)
Listening
• Tests understanding of academic words in lectures
• Recognizes paraphrases and signal words
Speaking
• Vocabulary affects clarity and precision
• Good word choice helps explain ideas clearly
• Less emphasis on idioms than IELTS
Writing
• Evaluates academic word choice
• Looks for accuracy, variety, and correct collocations

What TOEFL Wants
✔ Clear, precise academic vocabulary
✔ Correct usage and paraphrasing
❌ Idioms and informal language
❌ Memorized "fancy" words used incorrectly

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Emotions & Feelings 2
Emotions & Feelings 3

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