MODULE 10
ต้องท่องให้ขึ้นใจ
TOEIC ชอบออก collocations (คำที่มักใช้คู่กัน) เยอะมากใน Part 5 ต้องท่องเป็น chunk
⭐ ออกบ่อยมาก — ต้องจำให้ขึ้นใจ
at
เวลาที่แน่นอน, จุดเวลา
on
วัน, วันที่ระบุ
in
ช่วงเวลายาว
on time vs in time — ต่างกัน!
on time = ตรงเวลา (ตามกำหนด)
The flight departed on time.
→ ออกตามเวลาที่นัดไว้
in time = ทันเวลา (ก่อนจะสาย)
She arrived just in time for the meeting.
→ มาถึงก่อนที่จะสาย
Prepositions of time อื่นๆ ที่ต้องรู้
at
จุด, สถานที่ทำกิจกรรม
on
บนพื้นผิว, ชั้น, ถนน
in
ภายใน, พื้นที่/ประเทศ
at vs in สำหรับสถานที่:
⭐ จำเป็นต้องท่อง — ข้อสอบออกตรงๆ
+ for
→ She is responsible for the budget.
→ The brand is known for quality.
→ suitable for all experience levels
→ eligible for a promotion
→ grateful for your support
+ of
→ aware of the risks involved
→ proud of the team's achievement
→ confident of success
→ capable of handling pressure
→ The team consists of 8 members.
+ in
→ interested in the position
→ experienced in project management
→ involved in the decision
→ skilled in data analysis
→ confident in one's abilities
+ with
→ satisfied with the results
→ familiar with the system
→ risks associated with the plan
→ consistent with our values
→ concerned with quality
+ to
→ similar to the previous model
→ committed to excellence
→ dedicated to customer service
→ issues related to compliance
→ opposed to the new policy
+ from
→ different from our initial plan
→ absent from the meeting
→ exempt from the tax
→ distinct from the competition
→ free from errors
ท่องให้ขึ้นใจ — ใช้บ่อยมากใน TOEIC
+ for
→ apply for a position
→ account for the difference
→ ask for feedback
→ pay for the services
→ look for a solution
+ in
→ invest in new technology
→ result in higher profits
→ succeed in launching on time
→ specialize in logistics
→ believe in continuous improvement
+ on
→ focus on customer retention
→ rely on accurate data
→ depend on market conditions
→ insist on quality standards
→ comment on the proposal
+ with
→ deal with complaints
→ comply with regulations
→ provide clients with support
→ agree with the proposal
→ assist with the transition
+ to
→ refer to the manual
→ contribute to growth
→ respond to inquiries
→ adjust to the new system
→ report to the director
+ of / from / about
→ consist of three phases
→ inform staff of changes
→ benefit from the training
→ recover from the setback
→ learn about new trends
| Noun + Prep | ตัวอย่าง | Noun + Prep | ตัวอย่าง |
|---|---|---|---|
| increase in | an increase in sales | decrease in | a decrease in costs |
| demand for | demand for the product | need for | need for improvement |
| access to | access to the system | solution to | a solution to the problem |
| advantage of | the advantage of this approach | disadvantage of | a disadvantage of the plan |
| impact on | impact on performance | effect on | the effect on revenue |
| reason for | the reason for the delay | result of | as a result of the change |
| feedback on | feedback on the report | focus on | a focus on efficiency |
| experience in | experience in finance | expertise in | expertise in data |
ใช้บ่อยใน TOEIC Part 6–7 (emails, memos)
❌ ผิด
She is different to our previous supplier.
✅ ถูก
She is different from our previous supplier.
different from (ไม่ใช่ different to หรือ different than)
❌ ผิด
The report consists with three sections.
✅ ถูก
The report consists of three sections.
consist of (ไม่ใช่ consist with/in)
❌ ผิด
We arrived at Thailand last week.
✅ ถูก
We arrived in Thailand last week.
arrive in + ประเทศ/เมือง | arrive at + สถานที่เล็ก (station, airport)
❌ ผิด
The meeting is on 3 p.m.
✅ ถูก
The meeting is at 3 p.m.
at + เวลาที่ระบุ | on + วัน
❌ ผิด
Please submit the report until Friday.
✅ ถูก
Please submit the report by Friday.
by = ภายในวันที่ (deadline) | until = จนถึง (continuous action)
1. The manager is responsible _____ overseeing the entire project.
2. The report will be submitted _____ Friday _____ 5 p.m.
3. She has been working _____ this company _____ 2019.
4. The new policy is aimed _____ reducing operational costs.
5. Please provide feedback _____ the proposal _____ the end of this week.
6. Visitors must comply _____ all safety regulations.
7. The meeting will take place _____ the conference room _____ the 3rd floor.
8. The team succeeded _____ launching the product ahead of schedule.
9. The product is similar _____ our competitor's latest model.
10. The company has invested heavily _____ research and development _____ the past decade.