Transforming Words
The endings -al, -less, -ful, -able, -ic are _____ endings:
a) noun b) adjective c) verb d) adverb
Adjective endings.
Which expression can be used at the beginning of a conclusion:
a) In my final regards
b) To sum up
c) Actually
d) Finaly
b) To sum up.
Which preposition goes with these two adjectives?
angry _____
anxious _____
about
'I _____ to differ.'
When you disagree with something your partner has just said..
beg
What is the 'percentage' of performance you should aim for?
60% overall.
The endings -tion, -ity, -er, -or, -ness are _____ endings:
a) noun b) adjective c) verb d) adverb
Noun endings.
"...In addition, young people must take responsibility of their own studies..."
Which expression can substitute "In addition" without changing the meaning of the sentence?
a) Firstly b) Furthermore c) Nevertheless
b) Furthermore
kind ____
pleased ____
capacity ____
to/of
with
for
'Let's ____ to ______ .'
When you and your partner won't reach a common ground.
agree / disagree
How long does it last the speaking exam?
15 minutes.
The endings -ment and -age belong to which class of words?
Nouns
What is the difference between 'as long as' and 'nevertheless'?
Nevertheless expresses contrast, but qualifying:
'We obtained the certificate, nevertheless the difficulties'.
As long as expresses a condition for something to happen/be true:
'As long as we study hard, we will obtain the certificate'.
confident ____
delighted ____
discussion ____
of
with
about
'As far ... '
When you want to introduce an opinion/your knowledge regarding a point.
... as I'm concerned
If you were wrong here,miss the next turn.
How much time do you have for the whole Reading and Use of English test?
90 minutes for the 8 parts combined.
Transform the words 'strong' and 'music' into nouns. Write them on the board.
strength and musicality
What is the difference between 'above all' and 'apart from'?
Apart from excludes other elements, while above all does not deny their importance, but places one as more important than the others:
'Apart from Michael Jackson, Rick Astley was the biggest star of the 80s'.
'Michael Jackson was, above all those great musicians, the best talent of the 80s'.
apply ___
object ___
blame somebody ____
to
to
for
'As I ... '
When you want to come back to an idea you have previously mentioned, but needs to reinforce now.
... have mentioned/pointed out earlier/before
If you got this right, swap points with another group - only if you wish that.
How many texts are you expected to write during the exam? How much time have you got?
2 texts, 90 minutes combined.
Transform the words 'dispute' and 'habit' into negative adjectives:
indisputable and uninhabited
'Ultimately' means ______ while 'for instance' means _______.
a) illustrating and adding.
b) conclusion and adding.
c) sequencing and illustrating.
d) conclusion and illustrating.
d) conclusion and illustrating.
Ultimately means the result, conclusion, final product of something, not the last one of a list.
comment ____
persist ____
provide somebody ____
focus ____
on
in
with
on
If this was your first question and you got it wrong, miss the next turn.
'What's your ... ?'
When you want to ask for someone's opinion about a situation. (the word opinion is not valid)
... take on this / view on this
Tell the class 2 idioms related to animals
Cats and dogs, weasel out, a fish out of water...