Complete the idiom: "A bird in the hand is worth two in the ____"
Bush
100
What is painted on the wall of the reception area at EC Manchester by the door?
A map of Manchester.
100
What are the four sections of the IELTs test paper (in order)?
Listening, reading, writing, speaking.
100
What does the noun 'Crimbo' mean in Northern English slang?
Christmas!
100
Give an example of a sentence in the Present Simple Tense.
Eg. I eat breakfast in the morning.
200
A policeman told me to 'keep my nose clean' this Christmas. What did he mean?
Stay out of trouble.
200
Who is the youngest member of this class?
Nicolas
200
This question has two parts:
1. What topics is the examiner likely to ask you about at the start of the speaking test?
2. Answer the example question.
Personal Interests.
200
If a Mancunian said that you are 'well top', what would they mean?
That you are very good.
200
'You are reading this question' is an example of which tense?
Present Continuous
300
The early ______ catches the _____?
The early bird catches the worm.
300
The theme of this classroom is the Mancunian writer Anthony Burgess. There are FOUR other themed classrooms at EC Manchester. Name two.
Any two from:
Nobby Styles (Manchester United), LS Lowry, Morrissey, Oasis, Emeline Pankhurst (The Suffragettes)
300
Give 5 examples of 'stock phrases' you can use to give yourself thinking time in a 'compare and contrast' speaking question.
On the other hand; whereas; they are similar in that; they are the same in that; they have ____ in common (etc).
300
'Chuddy' is a Mancunian slang term for something that can be bought at every newsagent or convenience store. What is chuddy?
Chewing Gum
300
True or false: the present perfect tense is used when we are talking about a specific time in the past?
FALSE
400
Explain the meaning of this idiom:
Don't count your chickens before they've hatched.
Answer.
400
What is Irena's nationality?
Russian.
400
Part 2 of the writing test asks you to write an essay giving your personal opinion. What can you be asked to do in part 1 of the writing test?
Describe a chart, graph, table or map.
400
What does the verb 'To mither' mean?
To ask questions in an repeatedly in an annoying manner.
400
The word 'swimming' can be a verb or a gerund. Give an example sentence for each word type.
Verb
I am swimming in the pool.
Gerund
Francisco's hobby is swimming.
500
Explain the meaning of this proverb:
"Beggars can't be choosers".
Answer.
500
The names of your two teachers at EC Manchester are John and JEN. Give EITHER teacher's surname.
John STECIUK
Jen RUSSELL
500
Last week we looked at using prefixes and suffixes to guess the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary in the reading test. Use your knowledge of prefixes and suffixes to guess the meaning of this word:
Transcontinental Railroad
A train track that goes across two or more continents (for example, the Trans-Siberian Express).
500
Which items of clothing are colloquially referred to as 'Keks'?
Trousers
500
The following a grammatically correct sentence in the English language. Explain how.
"Buffalo Buffalo buffalo Buffalo Buffalo."
Bison from Buffalo, New York, intimidate other bison in their community.