The purpose of Stage 1 is to introduce the candidates to each other and to make them get accustomed to interacting with each other.
True
100
In part 1, this idiom is used: "Take a breather", what does it mean?
Take a break and relax
100
Grammar page 125 Item 1
What type of conditional is the correct one?
Inversion of First conditional
100
Grammar item 74 page 126
What is the meaning of "whatsoever"?
NOT AT ALL
100
Vocabulary page 129 Item 117
Explain those idioms
a) be past sbdy's prime - to feel old and not as strong or active
b) be wet behind the ears - to be young, naive and inexperienced
c) to be strapped for cash - to be short of money
d) to be in the money - to be rich
200
In Stage 2, candidates are expected to use persuasive language in this stage and address the examiner.
False
200
In Part 2, this idiom is used: "to be at your wit's end". Does it mean that you are about to finish your work?
No - It means you are so worried you don't know what to do.
200
Grammar page 125 item 60
What type of conditional is it?
Mixed Conditional
200
Grammar item 80 page 127
What is being tested?
Reduced relative clause
200
vocabulary 130 item 131
Explain the phrasal verbs
to phase out - stop producing sthg or gradually withdraw
to throw out - get rid of sthg, dispose of, throw away
to clear out - make a place tidy by removing unwanted things
to put out - extinguish fire / put sthg outside the house
300
In Stage 3, when providing examples and arguments, it is necessary to repeat the same language you have used when presenting.
False - On the contrary, you need to use novel language if possible.
300
In part 1, they described something as a "BLAST".
What does it mean?
It is GREAT FUN.
300
Grammar 61 page 125 item 61
What structure is being tested?
subjunctive - fixed expressions
300
Grammar Item 83 page 127
Explain the difference between
LACK vs LACKING
tHERE IS A LACK OF VITAMINS
THE DIET LACKS VITAMINS
THE DIET IS LACKING IN VITAMINS
300
Vocabulary page 130 Item 137
Explain the idioms
a) achieve two things with one action
b) say sthg in an indirect way
c) go to bed
d)act decisively
400
In Stage 4, candidates can explain why the other options were not suitable.
False
400
In the options of item 28 Listening, this idiom appears:
TO LEARN THE ROPES
Can you explain it?
To learn the procedures or rules for doing something.
400
Grammar page 126 Item 71
Which structure is being tested?
TO BE + TO DO STHG
400
Grammar item 81 page 127 - Paraphrase:
To be at a loose end
To be free
400
Vocabulary page 131 item 143
Explain the idioms
a) be in bad mood the moment you wake up
b) make a bad first impression, start sthg in the wrong way
c) reveal a secret either by accident or intentionally
d) be slow to understand what sbdy means or happens
500
In Stage 5, the wider range of grammar and lexis candidates use in this part, the better.
True
500
If I storm out, what do I do? (Listening Part 2)
I leave the place angrily and suddenly
500
Grammar Item 77 page 126
Explain the correct answer (D) - Is it superlative or is it comparative?
It is comparative used as superlative with emphatic purposes It is used only to compare 2 people or things but used with article THE.
500
Grammar item 87 - page 127
Causative is tested.
Explain the passive and active causative with HAVE & GET
have somebody do sthg
get somebody to do sthg
have something done
get something done
500
Vocabulary Item 141 page 131
Give a synonym for each word
a) light (clothes); weak (objects); weak unconvincing (arguments)
b) strong, fit, healthy
c) dirty
d) dignified; self-controlled