Writing
What are two types of signature endings to a letter?
Yours,
Your Friend,
Sincerely,
All the best,
Take care,
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How many different types of parts are there in the speaking portion? What are they?
There are 3 parts.
Basic Personal Information
Compare and Contrast Photos
Discuss and Make a Decision with Partner
What is an example of a derivative?
Relation --> Relationship
What are 3 common phrases to use when writing advice?
I'd suggest...
If I were you...
Why not consider...?
I think you'd better....
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During the compare and contrast portion, what are the three things you should try to do during your speaking time?
Compare and Contrast the Photos
Answer the Question
Make it Personal
In the Use of English portion, you should
a. fill in the __________ in the passage with your answers
b. fill in the [ ] [ ] with CAPITAL LETTERS on the answer sheet
What is the structure of the writing outline?
Intro
Body Paragraphs
- Supporting Sentences, Examples
Conclusion
What are phrases to engage your speaking partner in part 3?
What do you think...?
Which one do you like...?
What would you do?
In part 4 key word transformations, you can
a. change the spelling of the word given to make a similar sentence with less words.
b. you can not change the spelling of the word given and can use 2-5 words to complete a similar sentence
What does tone refer to in writing?
The tone, in written composition, is an attitude of a writer toward a subject or an audience. Tone is generally conveyed through the choice of words, or the viewpoint of a writer on a particular subject. ... The tone can be formal, informal, serious, comic, sarcastic, sad, or cheerful, or it may be any other existing attitude.
In part 1, is it better to give a long answer, taking up lots of time thinking of vocabulary words and making many grammatical errors
or
Give a short grammatically correct answer with one additional sentence of explanation?
Give a short grammatically correct answer with one additional sentence of explanation.
Remember: The first portion of personal questions is only supposed to be three minutes don't use up all the time on one question!
In Part 4, Key Word Transformations, what is one strategy you can use to get the correct answer?
Cut
Analyze
Cut
Review
What are 4 possible types of writing exercises on the test?
1. Formal Letter
2. Advice
3. Informal Email
4. Review
5. Formal Letter
6. Report
7. Essay
Follow the Directions for Part 2 with the following photos.
You must spend one minute compare and contrasting the photos and answering the questions.
If you have additional time, you can react personally to the photos.
Snake bites can cause severe swelling, pain, dizziness and difficulties in breathing. __________ in the victim's movements and a feeling of ________
are common.
RESTRICT
EXHAUST
RESTRICTION
EXHAUSTION