Idioms
Define the idiom: pass with flying colours
succeed in doing something
Define the phrasal verb: come up with (an idea)
to think of something
Define the adverb collocation: well designed
Built or designed with a high level of creativity or knowledge
Name at least 3 time expressions that you can use with present simple
regularly; typically; several times a year; once in a while; from time to time; every so often; every now and then
What was unit 1 called?
Passions
from the beginning
mishandle a situation
Define the adverb collocation: highly unlikely
not likely to be true or to occur
Name at least 3 time expressions that you can use with present continuous
at the moment; right now; for the time being; currently; this year; these days; as we speak
Which writing task was covered in unit 1?
Essay
Define the idiom: in a New York minute
very fast
When you start a new project, you should finish it.
Key word: SEE
When you start a new project, you should ________ the end
see it through to
What's the missing adverb?
People a_____ assume I'm vain, but I find shopping relaxing!
automatically
Put the verb in the correct tense:
I _______ (collect) parts for my new gaming computer for weeks now.
have been collecting
The listening tasks had a certain theme to them. What was it?
Sports
What's the missing idiom?
We will start the team-building activity by playing a few games to _______ a bit.
break the ice
Withdrawing from the competition meant that Marnie could now relax.
Key word: PULLED
Because Marnie ______, she could now relax.
(had) pulled out of the competition
I like to hang out anywhere scary or p_______ dangerous.
potentially
Name at least 3 time expressions that you can use with present perfect and continuous
for; since; this week; in/overthe last/past two days; so far; all year; recently; my whole life; so far; in recent years
Which speaking task of the CAE exam was covered in unit 1?
First (interview)
I was so focused on completing my essay that I ______ time and missed my doctor's appointment completely.
lost track of time
How many types of phrasal verb are there?
4
What's the missing phrasal verb?
It is _____ to go to Mars at the moment.
virtually impossible
Put the verb in the correct tense:
For the time being, Lara ____ (create) just one design a week but hopes to pursue her passion as a career in the future.
is creating
How many separate topics were there in unit 1?
8