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Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb: "By the time we ___ (arrive) at the station, the train had already left."
arrived
Name two elements that should be included in the introduction of an essay.
General statement and background information.
What should you do before you listen to a recording?
Read the questions carefully and underline key words during the reading time
What is one thing you should do before starting to speak in the exam?
Take a deep breath and organise your thoughts
Which word is the opposite of "expensive"?
Cheap
"The film was so ___ that I fell asleep halfway through." (a) bored (b) boring (c) to bore
(b) boring
What type of writing is this: "Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with the service I received..."
Formal letter
If you don't understand everything you hear, what should you focus on?
Key words and main ideas
Give an example of a question you can ask to keep a conversation going.
"What do you think about that?" or "Can you tell me more about that?"
Choose the correct form of the adjective: "This is the ___ (good) book I’ve ever read."
best
Complete the sentence with the correct word: "She looked ___ the document carefully before signing it." (a) over (b) through (c) at
(a) over
Give an example of a linking word used to contrast ideas.
However, although, nevertheless
True or False: You should write answers during the first listening.
False
What should you do if you don't understand a question during the speaking exam?
Ask for clarification, e.g., "Could you repeat the question, please?"
Fill in the blank with the correct preposition: "She is interested ___ learning new languages."
in
Identify the error in the sentence: "Despite of the rain, the football match continued."
Remove "of" so it reads: "Despite the rain, the football match continued."
How many paragraphs are typically included in an essay?
Five
What kind of information is usually asked in multiple-choice questions?
Specific details or main ideas
Name one technique to improve fluency in speaking.
Practicing speaking regularly, using English in everyday conversations, recording yourself and listening back
Correct the error: "He is able swim very well."
"He is able to swim very well."
Choose the correct word and form: "I wish I ___ (can) speak Spanish fluently, but I never had the opportunity to learn it properly."
could
What is the purpose of a conclusion in an essay?
To summarize the main points and restate the thesis in a new way
Name one strategy to improve listening skills outside of the classroom.
Listening to English podcasts, watching movies/TV shows in English, practicing with online listening exercises
Give an example of a polite way to disagree with someone during a discussion.
"I see your point, but I think..." or "That's an interesting perspective, however..."
What is the past perfect tense of "to go"?
had gone/had been