Multiple Choice Cloze
Open Cloze
Word Formation
'Key' Word Transformation
Speaking P1 - Name 5!
Speaking P2 - Compare
Part 4 Discussions
'Fun' for Writing
Tips - R&L
100
Synonyms:
Would you like to meet for a coffee after ..........?
work
job
career
employment
work
100
Parts of Speech:
Name 5 parts of speech.
Auxiliary verb
Modal Verb
Preposition
Article
Relative pronoun
Pronoun
Conjunction
100
Forming nouns form verbs:
She didn't become famous as a ..... until her 17th novel was published.
Novelist
100
Comparative/Superlative:
The food was so good we had to leave a tip.
SUCH
It ........................................... we had to leave a tip.
was such good food
100
Hobbies
:)
100
Compare apple and orange and say which is the better option as an afternoon snack.
:)
100
Do you think you have to spend a lot of money to have a good holiday?
:)
100
Communicative Achievement
Cambridge wants you to show that you understand tone. How formal should your answer to this question be and why? Who are you writing to/who is your target reader?
You're not writing to a lawyer so you don't have to be super formal, but you aren't writing to your best friend, so you shouldn't be too casual.
For this essay, you should use a neutral or slightly formal style. You are writing to your teacher.
100
Reading P5:
Once upon a time there was a handsome Englishman and many women around the world fell in love with him because he was so tall, kind and generous, but most of all because he had a great collection of Pokemon.
What is the main reason the women loved the Englishman?
A Because he was tall.
B Because he was kind.
C Because he was generous.
D Because of his Pokemon collection.
As you can see, all 4 options are mentioned in the text. However, the question says 'what is the MAIN reason', and that links to 'most of all' in the text. So the answer is D.
200
Phrases/Expressions:
She isn't going to university next year. She's had a change of ........ .
A attitude
B thoughts
C heart
D tune
C heart
200
Relative pronouns:
To ... it may concern.
Whom
200
Forming other nouns:
She has the (ABLE) .......... to pass the exam first time round providing she works hard.
Ability
200
Passive:
The examiner tells candidates the regulations at the beginning of the exam.
TOLD
At the beginning of the exam candidates ..... the regulations.
are told about
are told
200
Education
:)
200
Compare childhood and adulthood and say which you think is a better time to live through.
:)
200
What's good about living in cities in your country?
:)
200
Organization
Cambridge love when you link sentences together with words like 'whereas' and 'however', and link paragraphs with phrases like 'Firstly, secondly'.
With your partner, brainstorm some more great linking vocabulary.
:)
200
Reading P6:
The Text is Full of Clues
What sort of clues are in a text?
Names and pronouns
Chronology
Quotation marks
Contrast words
Verb tenses (had gone... will have finished)
Cause and effect
Repetition
(Jack... he... this...)
(Then... Finally...)
("I couldn't believe it.")
(However, but)
(Therefore... as a result...)
(in other words...)
300
Collocations:
I wonder if you could .......... me a favour and carry this box for me.
A make
B do
D give
E hold
B do
300
Articles and Quantifiers:
He's exercising a lot ............. than he used to.
Less
300
Forming opposite meanings:
He waited (PATIENTLY) for the train to arrive at the station.
Impatiently
300
Direct and Indirect Speech:
'I'll call you later tonight,' Keith promised.
WOULD
Keith promised that ..... night.
he would call later that
he would phone later that
he would telephone later that
he would ring later that
300
Friends
:)
300
Compare comedy and drama and say which you prefer to watch or read.
:)
300
What do you think makes a good museum?
:)
300
Language
You'll get a better grade if you can use a wide variety of language and use high-level vocabulary when you know it; don't repeat the same word too many times; don't make too many mistakes; try to use a variety of grammar.
With your partner, find ways to make these sentences much more interesting:
1. The government created a program for dogs.
2. Some modern technology is ok.
3. Both of these places to go are different.
4. Traffic is bad. But cars are necessary.
:)
300
Reading P7:
Your job is to find synonyms - if a word is in both the text and a question it is probably NOT the answer. That would be much too easy, wouldn't it?
When you're practicing this part of the exam, underline the part of the text that you think matches the question.
A lot of the questions are about peoples' thoughts and feelings, so learn as much of that vocabulary as possible. For example, make sure you know words like regret, accuse, reassure.
How can these sentences be paraphrased using synonyms?
1. The story proved to be vey educational.
2. I have not had it for very long.
3. A lot of people are surprised by its main feature.
:)
400
Collocations:
Your father looks really different in this picture but I can .......... it's him.
A know
B identify
C tell
D choose
C tell
400
Modal/Auxiliary Verbs:
I told you we ... have booked the tickets earlier.
Should
400
Forming verbs:
There are many different ways to (CLASS) .......... areas of English Grammar.
Classify
400
Auxiliary Verbs:
Perhaps we missed the correct turning.
MIGHT
We ..... the correct turning.
might have missed
might've missed
400
Holidays
:)
400
Compare the oven and microwave and say which is a better all around way to cook.
:)
400
Many people say life's too busy these days. Why do you think they say this?
:)
400
Formal or Informal?
Make the informal sentences formal, and the formal ones informal.
1. The improvements canʼt be introduced because we don't have enough money.
2. I think this result is mixed up.
3. Various research methods were considered for the study.
4. During the interview students were asked about their experiences.
1. Improvements cannot be introduced due to funding restrictions.
2. The results of the study were confused.
3. I considered various research methods for the study.
4. During the interview I asked students about their experiences.
400
Listening Don't:
1. Don’t _______ what you hear in Part 2; write down the exact word(s) or figure(s) that you hear on the recording.
2. Don’t complicate your answer by writing extra, _____ information (Part 2).
3. Don’t spend too much _____ on a question you are having difficulty with as you may miss the next
question.
4. Don’t ____ to choose an answer just because you hear one word or phrase – concentrate on the overall meaning (Parts 1, 3 and 4).
1. Don’t rephrase what you hear in Part 2; write down the exact word(s) or figure(s) that you hear on the recording.
2. Don’t complicate your answer by writing extra, irrelevant information (Part 2).
3. Don’t spend too much time on a question you are having difficulty with as you may miss the next question.
4. Don’t rush to choose an answer just because you hear one word or phrase – concentrate on the overall meaning (Parts 1, 3 and 4).
500
Phrasal Verbs:
As time goes ....... we do more damage to the environment.
A beyond
B forward
C by
C by
500
Conjunctions:
... you may be aware, I intend to retire at the end of the year.
As
500
Forming adjectives and adverbs:
Although our teacher is very strict in class, she is (FRIEND) .......... than you would expect.
Friendlier
500
Conditionals:
If you do the washing up I'll make the coffee.
PROVIDED
I'll make the coffee ..... the washing up.
provided you do
500
Sports
:)
500
Compare traveling abroad with traveling in your own country and say which you prefer to do.
:)
500
Do you think it's true that we buy a lot of things we don't really need these days?
:)
500
Some FAQ's:
1. How many texts do I need to write?
2. Where do I write my answers?
3. What if I write too little/too much?
4. How long should I spend on each part?
1. Two. There is one task in Part 1, and a choice of tasks in Part 2.
2. In the candidate answer booklet. Your test centre will also provide paper on which you can do rough work.
3. If you write too much, you will only lose marks if you include things that are not relevant or would have a negative effect on the intended audience. If you write too little, but still include all the information required, you will not lose marks.
4. The two texts are worth equal points and have the same word lengths, so you should spend equal time on them. That gives you 40 minutes per text. Spend some of that time planning and some checking. For example:
Planning - 10 minutes
Writing - 25 minutes
Checking - 5 minutes
500
Listening:
DISTRACTORS, LINKERS, AND OTHER CAMBRIDGE FAVOURITES
This morning I ate a bacon and lettuce sandwich with some sliced egg, and then I went to my job at the zoo where it's my job to make sure the sloths have enough cushions and baskets. I'm on my way to the monkey cages now so I've got a few apples and carrots for them. Oh, and a banana, as you can see poking out of my rucksack.
What does the speaker have in his backpack?
a] sloth, cushion, basket
b] apple, banana, carrot
c] egg, bacon, lettuce
B
600
Linking Words:
The company is making a number of changes. In other .......... it seems that there are going to be a number of job losses.
A words
B ways
C sayings
A words
600
Prepositions/Phrasal Verbs:
He really takes ............. his father. They're alike in so many ways.
after
600
Difficult spellings:
The body was discovered (LIE) .......... on the floor.
Lying
600
Verb Patterns:
I hated driving on the left at first but now it's OK.
USED
I ..... on the left now.
am used to driving
'm used to driving
've got used to driving
have got used to driving
600
Future plans
:)
600
Compare unicorn and dragons and say which you wish were real.
:)
600
What can you learn about a country’s culture by watching films from that country?
:)
600
DO!
1. Read the whole question thoroughly and ________ important parts.
2. Make a plan for each answer, including ______ points.
3. Write in ________, whenever appropriate.
4. Use a range of ________, even if you are unsure of the correct spelling.
5. Use language that is appropriately ____ or _____ for the task.
6. Choose a Part 2 question that you feel ________ you can write about.
7. Write _____ so that the examiner can read your answer.
1. Read the whole question thoroughly and underline important parts.
2. Make a plan for each answer, including ALL points.
3. Write in paragraphs, whenever appropriate.
4. Use a range of vocabulary, even if you are unsure of the correct spelling.
5. Use language that is appropriately formal or informal for the task.
6. Choose a Part 2 question that you feel confident you can write about.
7. Write clearly so that the examiner can read your answer.
600
Listening TIPS True or False?
When you’re practicing this before the exam, only try to find the answer. Also don't say why the wrong answers are wrong.
The answers are in the same order as the questions.
You’ve got a lot of text to read in part 4, so as soon as part 3 finishes, turn to part 4 and start underlining key words.
As always, be very glad when you hear the exact words from the answers in the audio, it means you have the answer!
You probably won’t know every word, so sometimes you’ll have to guess the meaning from context.
Don't listen to and read the instructions throughout the test.
If you are not sure, don't answer the question.
When you’re practicing this before the exam, don’t only try to find the answer. Also say why the wrong answers are wrong. That will really help you build the skills you need to do well in the exam.
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As always, be very suspicious when you hear the exact words from the answers in the audio. Chances are, it's not the answer.
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Listen to and read the instructions throughout the test. Make sure that you understand what you are listening for and what you have to do.
Answer all the questions, even if you’re not sure.