10 Tips to Boost Your TOEIC Reading Skills Part 5–7: Read Quickly – Understand Thoroughly – Choose the Right Answer!

I. Is TOEIC Reading really that difficult?

Many TOEIC test-takers find the Reading section overwhelming. You will have 75 questions to complete in 75 minutes, including:

• Part 5 (Sentence Completion): 30 sentences
• Part 6 (Complete the paragraph): 16 sentences
• Part 7 (Reading Comprehension - Single and Double Passages): 29 questions

The biggest challenge isn't vocabulary or grammar – it's time.

→ You have an average of 1 minute per question, but with Part 7, reading an entire long passage before answering makes it very easy to run out of time.

Therefore, you need not only "read comprehension," but also fast reading, accurate selection, and good reflexes.

II. 10 TOEIC Reading Practice Tips to Help You Improve Your Score by 100–200 Points

1. Learn vocabulary in context, not in isolation.

Don't just learn "contract" or "negotiation," but learn them in context:

• The contract will be renewed every year.
• They are in the middle of negotiation with the client.

✨ Vocabulary in TOEIC Parts 5–7 is often linked to specific structures → learning in phrases helps you improve your reflexes in choosing the correct words.

2. Master the basic grammar in Part 5.

This is the "quick-scoring" part if you master it:

• Word types: nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs.
• Basic tenses: present, simple past, perfect.
• Relative clauses, passive voice.

📌 Example: Sentence requiring you to choose the correct word: "The manager ___ the report yesterday." → You must choose the past tense (e.g., completed, reviewed...)

3. Look first – Read later (Skim the questions before reading the passage)

In Part 7, if you read the passage first and then look at the question, it's very time-consuming.

The right strategy:

• Read the question first → Determine what information you need to find.
• Go back to the passage and "scan" the exact location containing that information.

→ Helps you save up to 30% of your time on Part 7.

4. Don't translate word for word – focus on the main idea.

TOEIC doesn't require you to translate the entire passage. They need you to:

• Understand the overall meaning of the email/notification.
• Identify the details relevant to the question.

💡 Tip: Read the title, the opening sentence, and the last sentence of the paragraph → grasp the main idea before reading the details in the direction of the question.

5. Practice according to the question type, don't practice randomly.

TOEIC Parts 6 and 7 often feature recurring question types such as:

• Company email
• Job Announcement
• Product advertising
• Internal messages

Practice each type of question → you will become familiar with the layout and know where to find the information you need.

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6. Increase reading speed with the "scan" technique.

"Scan" is a technique for quickly reading to find:

• Number (time, money, date)
• Name of person/place
• Keywords in the question

You don't need to read every line – just "scatter" and find the right information → saving you 10–20 seconds per sentence.

7. Practice with a watch – Good time management

Reading skills are not just about understanding, but also about finishing the test on time. Practice TOEIC Reading as if it were the real exam:

• 30 minutes for Parts 5–6 (46 questions)
• 45 minutes for Part 7 (29 questions)

📌 Tip: Take practice tests regularly every week and set a timer.

Lingoland for TOEIC Test includes a countdown timer in each practice test to help you get used to the real pressure.

8. After completing the test, you must check for every mistake.

Learning effectively means learning from mistakes. Don't just finish the assignment and then move on.

Let's analyze:

• Why was it wrong? Vocabulary? A trick question? Not enough time?
• What's the trick to choosing the answer faster with that question?

🌟 Lingoland for TOEIC Test includes detailed explanations after each question – helping you understand deeply and remember for a long time.

9. Set specific goals and practice consistently every day.

• 10 Part 5 questions + 1 Part 6 paragraph each day.
• Do one Part 7 reading practice exercise every 3 days.
• One full Reading test per week.

📈 Regular practice helps you improve your speed, reflexes, and ability to choose answers faster over time.

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