Grammar
Correct the mistake
Collocations
Paraphrasing
Miscellaneous
100
100
The interview didn't go well. If I did some research on the company, I would have performed better in the interview.
if I had done
100
which does not collocate:
boost confidence
boost productivity
boost performance
boost tuition
boost tuition
100
phrasal verb:
Ask someone to establish communication with other students to work together on this project
to put you in touch with
100
give an expressions we had in computing language:
file or set of changes to apply to an existing software programme to for example: fix bugs
a patch
200
rephrase: start with: This is....
I've never drunk a better beer.
I've never met a wiser man.
Linda has never lived in a hotter country.
I've never had a more trustworthy friend.
This is one of the best beers I've ever drunk.
This is one of the wisest men I've ever met.
This is one of the hottest countries Linda's ever lived in.
This is one of the most trustworthy friends I've ever had.
200
I'm very confident, and of course if I will get the job, it it'll be very convenient for me. It's just a short bus ride from my house to their offices.
if I get
200
which does not colllocate:
enhance skills
enhance communication
enhance experience
enhance employability
Enhance employability
200
phrasal verb:
Can I give you an answer later, please?
get back to you
200
phrasal verb:
I need to .............(prepare)a contract for the new business partnership
draw up
300
Which present perfect(simple or continuous)
- To talk about experiences up to now, use .. .
- To focus on the action, not the result, use .. .
- To focus on the result, not the action, use .. .
- To say 'how many' use ...
present perfect simple, present perfect continuous
present perfect continuous
present perfect simple
present perfect simple
300
Wait a moment, I'm going to open the door for you.
I'll open
300
which does not collocate:
obtain a degree
obtain evidence
obtain a copy
obtain lots of fun
obtain a work contract
obtain lots of fun
300
phrase we studied:
To keep the company alive, half the workforce is being laid off.
made redundant
300
the company decided to .........(make complete change/significant improvement) it's outdated website to improve user experience.
overhaul
400
1. I'm having an interview with them on Friday.
2. I'm going to buy a new computer in the sales.
3. Is that the time? We're going to miss the train.
- prediction with evidence in the present situation
- intention, plan
- fixed arrangement (it's 'in my diary')
1. fixed
2. intention/plan
3.prediction with evidence
400
I was wondering can I get something to eat on the train?
If i can get
400
optimise performance
optimise delay
optimise outcomes
optimise workflows
optimise strategies
optimise efficiency
optimize delay
400
phrase we studied:
I quit my job yesterday
I handed/gave/put in my notice yesterday.
400
give 4 features of a memo writing
for example:
-brief, direct, and easy to navigate
-less formal than letters but should maintain a professional style(neutral style)
-purpose: provide or request factual information/get people to do something/to identify a problem and propose a solution
-often sent by e -mail
-send inside the company
-personalise it
-make it unambiguous
-use of active rather than passive verbs
-avoid jargon/technical terms and officiales language
500
- a zero conditional is for something that is ...
- a first conditional is for an event that ....
- a second conditional for an event that is ....
- a third conditional is for a situation that .....
always or generally true
is likely to happen
imaginary, unlikely or impossible
didn't actually happen
500
- The older I get, I want to go out each time less.
- The older I get, the less I want to go out.
500
exacerbate tensions
exacerbate improvement
exacerbate inequality
exacerbate a crisis
exacerbate poverty
exacerbate climate change
exacerbate improvement
500
re-phrase"
Keep me informed on recent developments regarding the new project
Keep me in the loop
keep me up to date
500
think of linking words we studied to:
Introduce a point:
A....r...
O...t...w....
A...f...a
Ad ideas:
I......a....
W...m....
As regards
On the whole
As far as
In addition
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