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- 1. WHAT ARE YOU LIKE? B2 PRACTICE 1 - PERSONALITY, RELATIONSHIPS & LIFESTYLE
- 2. In-class practice: What are you like? Reading & Use of English Part 1 Speaking all parts & tips Virtual Campus: OVERVIEW Writing an essay - Part 1
- 3. SPEAKING PART 1 - THE INTERVIEW WHAT TO EXPECT: - Personal information - Several topics Simple introduction questions. - Present, past or future tenses questions - 3 minutes Ice-breaker THE KEY: - Give a good fi rst impression. - Focus on good pronunciation, and giving a complete and spontaneous answer. - No need to give long answers - AVOID HESITATING & REPEATING YOURSELF SPEAKING PART 1 2/3 min in total KNOW HOW
- 4. SPEAKING PART 1 2/3 min in total What do you and your best friend have in common? thoughtful perceptive imaginative ambitious conscientious open-minded mature inquisitive sensible solitary rebellious shy extroverted impatient indecisive talkative laid-back obsessive over-ambitious obstinate neurotic prejudiced apathetic insensitive rude forgetful argumentative Both of us ... Neither of us ... We are like two peas in a pod in terms of ...
- 5. thoughtful perceptive imaginative ambitious conscientious open-minded mature inquisitive sensible solitary rebellious shy extroverted impatient indecisive talkative laid-back obsessive over-ambitious obstinate neurotic prejudiced apathetic insensitive rude forgetful argumentative In terms of character, do you take after anyone in your family? Both of us ... Neither of us ... We are like two peas in a pod in terms of ... SPEAKING PART 1 2/3 min in total
- 6. thoughtful perceptive imaginative ambitious conscientious open-minded mature inquisitive sensible solitary rebellious shy extroverted impatient indecisive talkative laid-back obsessive over-ambitious obstinate neurotic prejudiced apathetic insensitive rude forgetful argumentative How has your personality changed since you were a child? I grew out of ... I used to be ... I have become more/ less ... SPEAKING PART 1 2/3 min in total
- 7. SPEAKING PART 2 - LONG TURN WHAT TO EXPECT: - 1 minute without interruption - 2 PICTURES that you have to compare - ANSWER the given task - Give your own opinion - 30 seconds comment after your partner’s long turn THE KEY: - Organise your speech - Speak for as long as possible, the examiner will stop you - IMPORTANT: Answer the question! - Listen to your partner but do not interrupt - AVOID HESITATING AND REPEATING YOURSELF SPEAKING PART 2 1 min long turn + 30 sec comment KNOW HOW STRUCTURE Common theme Comparison Speculation Answer the question
- 8. What might these people be enjoying about doing these activities? How might they be feeling in each situation? COMPARING Both pictures present/show … These two pictures show the fast that … Photos A and B alike depict ... The common theme which can be identi fi ed in both pictures is ... 1. Identify the common theme SPEAKING PART 2 1 min long turn + 30 sec comment STUDENT A
- 9. What might these people be enjoying about doing these activities? How might they be feeling in each situation? Similarly to picture A, picture B... In picture A, as well as in B, .... In contrast to picture A, picture B presents... In picture A one can spot ..., whereas in picture B ... Unlike picture A, picture B ... 2. Compare & Contrast: similarities & differences SPEAKING PART 2 1 min long turn + 30 sec comment STUDENT A
- 10. What might these people be enjoying about doing these activities? How might they be feeling in each situation? 3. Speculation SPEAKING PART 2 1 min long turn + 30 sec comment It looks as if ... From what I can gather ... It seems/appears to me that ... They might /may / could ... I might be wrong, but I think ... Once you give it a closer look, you can actually see ... I can't be certain, but I guess.. MIGHT | MAY | MUST… STUDENT A
- 11. What might these people be enjoying about doing these activities? How might they be feeling in each situation? 3. Speculation SPEAKING PART 2 1 min long turn + 30 sec comment It seems/appears to me that ... They might /may / could ... I might be wrong, but I think ... I can't be certain, but I guess.. Both pictures present/show … These two pictures share the fact that... 1. Identify the common theme In picture A, as well as in B, …. In contrast to picture A, picture B presents... In picture A one can spot ..., whereas in picture B ... Unlike picture A, picture B ... 2. Compare & Contrast: similarities & differences As for (+ question) In relation to the question... Regarding the question... 4. Answer the question STUDENT A
- 12. Which way of spending free time do you nd more relaxing? Contrast Whereas most people would agree that ... , I'm actually on the opposite side. Although the majority of people might prefer.. , I'm ... I strongly opt for ... I strongly identify with those who prefer ... I strongly opt for ... I strongly identify with those who prefer ... As a typical ... I'm for .. I would de fi nitely choose ... Strong opinion It's always a tough decision, but I reckon I would choose ... I wish I were more set in my ways, but to be perfectly honest it really depends on ... Mixed opinion SPEAKING PART 2 1 min long turn + 30 sec comment STUDENT B
- 13. SPEAKING PART 3 - INTERACTION WHAT TO EXPECT: - Interaction between candidates - You will be given a discussion question and 5 written prompts - 2 - 3 minutes conversation - Discuss, make and respond to suggestions - Negotiation between candidates - The interlocutor will ask you to summarise at some point. THE KEY: - Organise your speech - Focus on giving your opinion - Support your opinions with reasons - Respond to your partner's opinions and suggestions - Easier if you purposely disagree with your partner. - You don’t need to come to an agreement. - PREPARE PART 3 & 4 together! SPEAKING PART 3 2 min conversation +1min to summarise KNOW HOW
- 14. LOOKING FOR A PARTNER similar characters sense of humour social and fi nancial status common hobbies and passions life goals Which factors might be important when looking for a partner? What's you opinion of ... ? It's worth mentioning that ... A factor which might play a signi fi cant role is ... How about ... ? There's do doubt that ... I reckon we can both agree that ... Initiating the point SPEAKING PART 3 2 min conversation +1min to summarise
- 15. SPEAKING PART 4 - DISCUSSION WHAT TO EXPECT: - General conversation based on the topic in part 3 - Both of you will have to give your opinions. - IT’S THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY TO SHOW THAT YOU ARE CAPABLE OF DISCUSSING ISSUES IN DEPTH THE KEY: - Organise your speech - Focus on developing the conversation - Listen to the questions carefully and answer them according to your opinion BUT ALWAYS: Support your opinions with reasons SPEAKING PART 4 4 min conversation KNOW HOW
- 16. Is it better to be in a friendship with a person whose character is different or similar to yours? Expressing opinions De fi nitely Absolutely Totally I couldn't agree more. I'm completely certain that.. It's not so black and white I guess ... I might be wrong, but I can't help thinking that... From what I can gather ... As far as I'm concerned I doubt whether ... I'm not quite sure about ... I'm not completely certain ... I wouldn't be so sure about .. Not exactly I have some doubts about ... De fi nitely not! Absolutely not! I can't agree with ... I'm sorry but ... SPEAKING PART 4 4 min conversation
- 17. Do you believe that people can change? Expressing opinions De fi nitely Absolutely Totally I couldn't agree more. I'm completely certain that.. It's not so black and white I guess ... I might be wrong, but I can't help thinking that... From what I can gather ... As far as I'm concerned I doubt whether ... I'm not quite sure about ... I'm not completely certain ... I wouldn't be so sure about .. Not exactly I have some doubts about ... De fi nitely not! Absolutely not! I can't agree with ... I'm sorry but ... SPEAKING PART 4 4 min conversation
- 18. Do young couples argue about the same issues as elderly couples? Expressing opinions De fi nitely Absolutely Totally I couldn't agree more. I'm completely certain that.. It's not so black and white I guess ... I might be wrong, but I can't help thinking that... From what I can gather ... As far as I'm concerned I doubt whether ... I'm not quite sure about ... I'm not completely certain ... I wouldn't be so sure about .. Not exactly I have some doubts about ... De fi nitely not! Absolutely not! I can't agree with ... I'm sorry but ... SPEAKING PART 4 4 min conversation
- 19. What's a characteristic which you couldn't stand in a partner? Would it be a dealbreaker? Expressing opinions De fi nitely Absolutely Totally I couldn't agree more. I'm completely certain that.. It's not so black and white I guess ... I might be wrong, but I can't help thinking that... From what I can gather ... As far as I'm concerned I doubt whether ... I'm not quite sure about ... I'm not completely certain ... I wouldn't be so sure about .. Not exactly I have some doubts about ... De fi nitely not! Absolutely not! I can't agree with ... I'm sorry but ... SPEAKING PART 4 4 min conversation
- 20. Reading & Use of English: Part 1 - Multiple choice Cloze READING PART 1 10 minutes Vocabulary | Grammar | Collocations | Fixed expressions | Prepositions Same C1 WHAT TO EXPECT: - A text with 8 gaps - Multiple-choice - Options A, B, C or D THE KEY: - Skim the text - general meaning - Work through the questions choosing carefully. - Decide why the other 3 options are incorrect - Read the text again and make sure it makes sense. KNOW HOW 1p
- 21. Reading & Use of English: Part 1 - Multiple choice Cloze READING PART 1 10 minutes I guess I was what one might call a spoil child, for I was the only / single child of Mary and David Bettleman and I got whatever I wanted. I had a rather weak-minded mother and by contrast a very rebelled / domineering father who had exceedingly high expectations of me, expectations that I could not (3) live up to/ match. You see, my father was quite an eminent lawyer and wanted nothing more than for me to continue/follow his footsteps. He encouraged me to win at everything and to be ultra-competitive. He just couldn't see that he was being far too dominant/pushy and putting too much pressure/force on me. He simply thought that he was acting in my best advantage/ interest. Not surprisingly, perhaps, I rebelled against my upbringing / growing by becoming thoroughly apathetic at school. As soon as I turned 18, I struck out/ took off on my own and went off on a trip to India. It was there that I met Ingrid, a fellow traveller. It became clear that we came from very similar backgrounds. She too was running away from something: in her case a very sheltered/ protected upbringing, caused by having two very over-protective parents. We hit it off / got along immediately, and I asked her to be my girlfriend. But I was young and I needed space, and I guess I was too immature to handle the give and take / come and go of a relationship. Or perhaps I was just afraid of commitment. Anyway, we went through a very bad patch/ rap and had a trial separation for a couple of months.
- 22. Writing: Part 1 - An essay COMPULSORY TASK WHAT TO EXPECT: You will see an essay question and prompts Skills you need: Agreeing/disagreeing Giving opinions Giving information or explanations Comparing and contrasting ideas Giving reasons and drawing conclusions THE KEY: Read the rubric and the prompts carefully Add one prompt related to the topic Make sure you include all of them in your writing and stick to the topic at all times! Organize your essay (paragraphs, main ideas, conclusion etc.) Use linking words and cohesive devices. Be ambitious: use more than one tense and wide vocabulary. KNOW HOW 20p 140-190 words Same C1 WRITING PART 1 40 min 1h 20 min part 1& 2