Lesson 6 - Exercises from Pearson Exam

• Engels
• MBO
• Studiejaar 3

Lesson aims

At the end of this class, you...

• know what making Pearson exercises looks like
• have practiced with timed speaking/writing exercises
• feel more confident about taking your Pearson exam.

But first...

Log into Pearson to get an idea of what the test will look like.

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Pearson link

How confident do you feel about Pearson speaking right now?

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How confident do you feel about Pearson writing right now?

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Speaking

Describing a picture.

You will see a picture.

You have 25 seconds to prepare.

Describe the picture in 25 seconds to your neighbour.

Speaking

Describing a picture.

You have 25 seconds to prepare.

Describe the picture in 25 seconds.

Speaking

Describing a picture.

You will see a picture.

You have 25 seconds to prepare.

Describe the picture in 25 seconds yo your neighbour.

Speaking

Describing a picture.

You have 25 seconds to prepare.

Describe the picture in 25 seconds.

Speaking

You have 25 seconds to prepare. After the beep, read the text aloud in a clear voice.

Your neighbour listens carefully.

  Read

You have 25 seconds to prepare. After the beep, read the text aloud in a clear voice.

Elephants are the largest living land animals. They are known for their large ears and long trunks. They live throughout Africa and Asia and prefer to be close to water. They have long life spans and can live for up to seventy years in the wild.

Speaking

You have 25 seconds to prepare. After the beep, read the text aloud in a clear voice.

Your neighbour listens carefully.

  Read

You have 25 seconds to prepare. After the beep, read the text aloud in a clear voice.

Anna has worked in the fashion business for many years. She hopes to open her own shop one day. That is why she is doing a course in business management.

Listen & Type

Listen to the audio recording

You will only hear it once.

Afterward, write down exactly what you heard. 

Repeat

  Listen

Listen and type what you hear.
You will hear the sentence
only once.

Listening

Listen & Type

Listen to the audio recording

You will only hear it once.

Afterward, write down exactly what you heard. 

Repeat

  Listen

Listen and type what you hear.
You will hear the sentence
only once.

Listening

WRITING

Read the passage on the next page.
 After 30 seconds, the passage will disappear. Rewrite the passage in your own words. You have 90 seconds to write your response.

Susan sat at the train station, reading her book. When the train came, she put her book down. She got on the train and sat down with her sister.  When she looked out the window, she saw her book was still at the platform.

Rewrite the passage in your own words.
You have 90 seconds to write your response.

WRITING

Read the passage on the next page.
 After 30 seconds, the passage will disappear. Rewrite the passage in your own words. You have 90 seconds to write your response.

Richard sat in a restaurant, waiting for his girlfriend, Amy.
They were going to have lunch. When  Amy arrived he stood and gave her a kiss. They sat down and ordered lunch and drinks. The waiter brought a beer for Richard and a glass of white wine for Amy.

Rewrite the passage in your own words.
You have 90 seconds to write your response.

AGREE or NOT AGREE?

• Read the statement. 
• Write your response in 10 minutes and use 50 - 75 words.

It’s better to read paper books than books on an eBook.

Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Use 50 - 75 words

Finished? Be quiet , shut your laptop and let others finish the assignment as well.

Students should be allowed to use ChatGPT however they like

Lesson aims

At the end of this class, you...

• know what making Pearson exercises looks like
• have practiced with timed speaking/writing exercises
• feel more confident about taking your Pearson exam.

How confident do you feel about Pearson speaking right now?

😒🙁😐🙂😃

How confident do you feel about Pearson writing right now?

😒🙁😐🙂😃

What can you do to practise?

• https://allesvoorengels.nl/vaardigheden/luisteren/#A2 
• https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/skills/listening/pre-intermediate-a2
• https://lingua.com/nl/engels/luisteren/
• https://juffrouwengels.wordpress.com/a2-luisteren/