Listen & Understand (Listening)
In a "Listen to a Short Exchange," how can you tell if the speakers are in a classroom or a cafeteria?
By listening for "context clues" like background noise or specific words (e.g., "homework" vs. "lunch tray").
Use an -ing verb to describe what a student is doing in a library.
The student is reading a book" or "The student is searching for a shelf."
Where is the Title of a text usually located?
At the very top, usually in bold or larger letters.
Correct the error: "She go to school every day."
"She goes to school every day."
If you don't know the answer to a multiple-choice question, should you leave it blank?
No! Always make your "best guess" after crossing out the answers you know are wrong.
If a teacher says, "Please hold your questions until the end," what should the student do?
Wait to ask their question later.
Which preposition correctly describes a book's location: "The book is ______ the table."
On (or Under/Beside).
What does a glossary at the end of a reading help you do?
Find the definitions of difficult words used in the text.
Which punctuation mark goes at the end of a question?
A question mark (?)
In the Speaking test, what should you do if the examiner asks you to "Tell me more"?
Add more details, descriptions, or reasons to your answer.
What is a "Gist"?
The big idea or the general meaning of what you just heard.
When "Expanding a Passage," what should you add to a simple sentence like "The girl is running"?
Details (e.g., "The girl is running quickly across the green field").
Find the Synonym: In the sentence "The giant house was enormous," which two words mean the same thing?
Giant and Enormous
Combine these two sentences using "because": "I was tired. I went to sleep."
"I went to sleep because I was tired."
hat does "Summarize an Academic Presentation" mean?
Briefly retell the main points of what the teacher/speaker said.
Listen for the transition: "However, the experiment failed." Does the speaker mean the result was expected or unexpected?
Unexpected (because "however" shows a contrast).
How do you start a sentence to express an opinion about a picture?
"I think..." or "In my opinion..." or "It seems like..."
In an informational text, what is the purpose of a Caption?
To explain what is happening in a picture or photograph.
What is a proper noun (and what must you do to the first letter)?
A specific name (e.g., California, Maria); the first letter must be Capitalized.
On the ELPAC, why is it important to look at the headers and bold words first?
They give you a "preview" of what the text is about before you start reading.
When listening to a "Presentation," what should you do if you hear a word you don't know?
Keep listening for the next sentence; the speaker often explains the word or gives a clue.
Describe a "Sequence of Events." What three words help you tell a story in order?
First, Next, and Finally (or Last).
If a question asks for the "Author’s Purpose," and the text is about how to protect the ocean, the purpose is to...
Persuade (or Convince).
Rewrite this "Informal" sentence to be "Academic": "The bugs were cool to look at."
"The insects were fascinating to observe."
True or False: You should try to use "Level 3" vocabulary (smart, academic words) during the Speaking test.
True (It helps show you have a high level of English proficiency).