Grammar Guru
Correct the mistake: “I am agree.”
I agree
Name 3 ingredients used in salads.
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How many parts are there in the Reading and Use of English paper?
7 parts
What is the only food that never spoils?
Honey
What’s one difference between present perfect and past simple?
Present perfect = past experience with connection to now; past simple = finished time in the past.
What does cuisine mean? Give an example.
Cuisine = style of cooking (e.g., Italian cuisine).
How many writings do you have to complete, and what can they be?
Two in total. Essay (mantatory), article, review, story, letter
Which fruit was once known as the “Persian apple,” giving us its name today?
The peach
What tense is used for a habit in the past that no longer happens?
Used to / Past Simple
What do these words describe: starter, main course, dessert?
They are courses in a meal.
How much time do you have for the Reading exam?
One hour and fifteen minutes.
Which language has the most native speakers in the world?
Mandarin Chinese
Make a question: “She has been working here since 2019.”
How long has she been working here?
Name 3 kinds of cooking methods
Cooking methods: boil, fry, bake, grill, steam, roast.
In Speaking, what happens in Part 2? Give details
The examiner gives you two photographs and asks you to talk about them. You have to speak for 1 minute without interruption and the interlocutor then asks the other candidate to comment on your photographs for about 30 seconds.
The other candidate receives a different set of photographs and you have to listen and comment when they have finished speaking.
Which country has the most time zones in the world?
France has 12 (because of its overseas territories)
“I __________ (wait) for the bus for 20 minutes when it finally __________ (arrive).”
...had been waiting / arrived
Explain: processed food vs fresh food.
Processed = packaged/chemically changed; fresh = natural and not preserved.
What are the assessment criteria for Writing?
Content, Communicative Achievement, Organisation, Language
What is the only country that is also a continent and has no land borders?
Australia