Use of English - Multiple Choice

Reaching a TOEIC Goal

For many learners, preparing for a language exam is not simply a matter of revising vocabulary; it also involves building a strategy and maintaining motivation over time. If your current level is around B2 to C1 and you scored 820 in a previous TOEIC attempt, you already have a solid foundation to build (0) ON. The challenge now is to identify the areas that may be holding you back and work on them in a systematic way. Many candidates make progress at first, but then their improvement seems to level (1) .......... because they rely too heavily on general practice rather than targeted preparation. A high TOEIC score usually depends (2) .......... consistent exposure to the exam format, as well as careful attention to timing. It is also essential to carry (3) .......... regular review of errors, since careless mistakes can easily lower an otherwise strong result. Some students focus only on practice tests, whereas others devote time to building up weaker language areas, such as collocations and listening stamina. Ideally, you should aim (4) .......... a balance between the two approaches. In the final weeks before the exam, confidence can make a significant (5) .........., especially if you have already shown that you are capable of performing well. With enough discipline, an 820 score can serve not as a limit, but as a stepping stone (6) .......... a stronger result. What matters most is not sudden improvement, but steady progress and the willingness to learn (7) .......... every attempt. In that sense, success is often the result of a plan that students actually manage to stick (8) ..........