This document provides information and materials to help prepare for an English exam. It includes sample exam questions, advice on exam strategies, vocabulary lists, grammar explanations and exercises. Specifically, it discusses:
1. Sample speaking exam questions that require comparing two photos and discussing what is happening in each.
2. The importance of reading exam texts fully to understand details and answer comprehension questions correctly.
3. A writing prompt for a competition entry requiring nominating someone for their heroic acts and giving reasons for the nomination.
4. Various exercises on grammar points like gerunds and infinitives, idioms, and -ing forms to help practice those concepts.
English 6 dlp 39 inferring different outcomesEDITHA HONRADEZ
ENGLISH ENGLISH
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Module 39
A DepEd-BEAM Distance Learning Program supported by the Australian Agency for International Development
INFERRING DIFFERENT OUTCOMES
English 6 dlp 39 inferring different outcomesEDITHA HONRADEZ
ENGLISH ENGLISH
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Module 39
A DepEd-BEAM Distance Learning Program supported by the Australian Agency for International Development
INFERRING DIFFERENT OUTCOMES
Session 3 in the IELTS preparation course, taking a deeper step into how to get prepared for the Listening module.
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The full class is delivered in 21 hours.
Session 3 in the IELTS preparation course, taking a deeper step into how to get prepared for the Listening module.
The session also discussed the most common idioms and the usage of prepositions.
The full class is delivered in 21 hours.
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Read| The latest issue of The Challenger is here! We are thrilled to announce that our school paper has qualified for the NATIONAL SCHOOLS PRESS CONFERENCE (NSPC) 2024. Thank you for your unwavering support and trust. Dive into the stories that made us stand out!
2. Can these experiences be
good for you? Why (not)?
What is the attraction of
these kinds of experiences?
3. LISTENING You will hear three extracts in which
people are talking about dramatic past
experiences. Do you have any true stories?
Mysterious experiences
ghosts, deja vú, extra
sensory perception (ESP),
levitation, poltergeist, UFO
sightings, etc …
4. LISTENING Study these phrases.
I was scared to death.
I still have occasional flashbacks.
A strange whirring noise
I’m two minds about it.
I was sure we’d had it.
It all happened so quickly.
All I could do was jump off and keep my fingers crossed..
It’s all a bit of a blur.
Doing our best to look on the bright side.
It’s only a sluggish stream.
I was frantically trying to stop it.
5. LISTENING Part 1
• Before you listen to the recording, read
the questions and options, and infer as
much information as possible from
them about the topic.
• This should help you understand the
recording when you hear it for the first
time.
STRATEGY
15. Some verbs can be followed by both a gerund
(_ing) and an infinitive (to)
No change in meaning
start, begin, continue, attempt, be
accustomed to, to be commited to,
can’t bear, cease, commence, hate,
like, love, propose
More verbs
*He intended to leave the party.
*He intended leaving the party.
16. Slight change in meaning
like, prefer, hate, love
Compare I like swimming
.
I like to swim in the
morning.
Focus on
the result
of the
activity.
Focus
on the
activity.
17. Change in meaning
remember, forget, mean, go on
More verbs
*I tried to repair the computer unsuccessfully.
* I tried repearing the computer just to please
her.
*I stopped the car to get some petrol.
*I stopped going to that garage when they put their
prices up.
*I regret to tell you that we have no more rooms
available.
*I regret not making more friends when I was at
school.
18. Change in meaning
More examples
*I tried to open the window, but it was
stuck.
* It was so hot, so I tried opening the
window.*I remember going to school on foot in my younger
years.
*I must remember to buy the newspaper while I’m
shopping.*I forgot doing it. Sorry!
* Don’t forget to send me an
email.
19. Change in meaning
More examples
*I mean to work hard at university.
*It will mean going to the library more
often.
*When I’ve finished shopping, I think I’ll go on to see
a film.
*Please don’t stop, go on showing us your photos.
intend
involve
continue
to
do
sm
th
different
continue to do thesame
20. Verbs followed by to + infinitive
•afford, agree, choose, expect, hope,
offer, pretend, promise, refuse
Verbs followed by -ing
•admit, avoid, can’t help, deny, enjoy,
finish, involve, keep on, mind, put off,
resent, risk, suggest
21. 2.Part of my job is help maintain / help to maintain
the machinery in good working order.
3.I would strongly recommend sailing rather than
going by plane.
4.I hope you won’t need to phone me, but if you
do, you needn’t worry about the cost. I’ll pay.
5.I never considered doing anything except being
a teacher.
6.I told my department manager that I objected to
working at weekends.
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22. USE OF ENGLISH Part 5
• Use of English Part 5 consists of eight items. For
each item:
• You are given two sentences and one word
• You have to fill a gap in the second sentence using
between three and six words.
• You must include the key word, unchanged.
• The completed sentence must have a similar
meaning to the first sentence and be
grammatically correct.
EXAM
INFORMATION
23. REWRITING
0 We only felt safe when we were on
dry land again.
UNTIL
It ………..……..………….... on dry land
again that we felt safe.
was not until we were
24. 1. I have absolutely no interest whatever in
adventure holidays.
APPEAL
Adventure holidays ………………………. in the
least.
2. They offered him a .38 gun for his own
protection.
PROTECT
They had offered him a .38 gun so
……………………………... himself.
don’t appeal to
me
that he could
protect
25. 3. Having an unlicensed gun in your
possession is illegal.
LAW
It ………………………….…. have an unlicensed
gun in your possession.
4. People generally think of tennis as a safe
sport.
CONSIDERED
Tennis …………………………. a safe sport.
is against the law
to
is generally
considered
26. 5. Our surroundings became more primitive as
we travelled further inland.
THE
The further we travelled ………………………….
our surroundings became.
6. It is advisable not to climb mountains after
a snowfall.
AVOID
You …………………………. mountains after a
heavy snowfall.
inland, the more
primitve
should avoid
climbing
27. 7. You can’t control the weather; all you can
do is keep your fingers crossed.
HOPE
You can’t control the weather; the only
thing to do ………………… the best.
8. At the last minute her courage failed her,
and she pulled out of the competition.
NERVE
At the last minute she ……………………. and
pulled out of the competition.
is to hope
for
lost her nerve
28. 3 – page 52
took place
settled up
a wonder
can’t wait
keep an eye
tied up
on the mend
pick a fight
happen
pay what you owe
surprising
look forward to
watch carefully
very busy
get better
begin an argument
29. HOMEWORK
Wdnesday, 19th June
• Write eight (08) sentences using the
previous phrasals or idioms.
• Send to
jorge.linares@sanjoseobrero.edu.pe
30. READING PAPER Part 1
• It is important to read all the texts
for general understanding and for
detail.
• Read the texts quickly first to get a
general idea about the subject matter.
• Look at the questions and options
provided, and read the relevant part of
the text more carefully.
EXAM ADVICE
32. SPEAKING PAPER Part 2
– Listen carefully to the instructions you are given, so
that you answer the specific question you are asked
rather than talking vaguely or generally about the
pictures.
– The questions may have two separate parts – make
sure you answer both of them.
– You shoudn’t try to describe the photos in detail.
– If you have time before starting to speak, spend a few
seconds planning what you want to say.
EXAM ADVICE
33. Here are your pictures. They show
dangerous occupations. I’d like you to
compare two of the pictures and say:
•What makes each occupation dangerous
and
•Why people choose to do them
34. Here are your pictures. They show
dangerous activities. I’d like you to
compare two of the pictures and say:
•what different skills each activity involves
and
•how these activities make people feel
35. Here are your pictures. They show
people visiting. I’d like you to
compare two of the pictures and
say:
•why might the people be making
these visits
•how important might the visits be
for the people involved
36. Here are your pictures. They show
adults and children talking to each
other. I’d like you to compare two
of the pictures and say:
•why they might be talking to each
other and
•how they might be feeling
38. A competition entry
• In Part 2 of the Writing paper, you may be asked
to write a competition entry. This is written for a
judge or panel of judges who will expect you to
nominate someone or propose yourself for
selection for something.
• You should use persuasive langauge and give
reasons for your choice. Formal language is
appropriate for this task.
EXAM ADVICE
39. Competition – Heroes like you and me
We are planning
a series of
profiles of
ordinary
members of the
public who have
selflessly risked
their own lives
to successfully
rescue others
from danger.
Do you know anyone who you
think should be included in
this series?
Write to us describing the
dramatic event and the
person’s part in it, and
give reasons why you
believe this person
should be one of our
40. 1. A person you know or have heard of
2.A well – known example from history
3.A fictional character from a play or novel
Who would you nominate?
Give at least
two reasons for
you nomination.
220 – 260
words
41. -ing forms
As an adjective:
• a surprising event, a climbing rope, running
shoes
Object of a preposition:
• Without thinking she jumped ot ouf the car.
• She’s extremely keen on clubbing
As a noun:
• Shopping is many women’s favourite activity.
• Training is essential for succeeding at CAE.
42. -ing forms
In present participles:
• I’m crying my heart out since you left me.
• He entered the room abruptly and found
everyone was cheating.
Reducing relative clauses: (who, which, etc.)
• All contestants trying to break the rules will
be automatically disqualified.
• There’s plenty of work waiting for you if you
want to succeed.
43. 5
2. In addition to keep up with their studies,
university students often have to cope on
very low budgets.
3. Within the next few weeks a new sports
centre will be opening in the north of the
city.
4. A hardwork committe has recently put
forward a set of interested proposals for
improve the food and service be offered in
the college canteen.
correct
hardworkin
g interesting
improving being
keeping
up
44. 5
5. To bring in new health and safety
regulations, the government has shown
that it is concerned with improving the
wellbeing of the whole population.
3. I knew my decision to work abroad
would mean to leave my friends and
family.
leaving
Bringing in