Lesson 6 B2 Advanced

Lesson 6 B2 Advanced

Lesson 6A

• we talk about the difference between secondary school and university.
• you are going to do a quiz about school subjects.
• you will be having an interactive brain break.
• you are going to do a listening test.

Which school subject is represented by the background?

1. Geography
2. French
3. History

Which school subject is shown in the picture?

1. Geography
2. French
3. History

Which school subject is shown in the picture?

1. Science
2. P.E
3. Math

Which school subject is shown in the picture?

1. Science
2. P.E
3. Math

English is a..... subject at our school.

1. compulsory
2. consious
3. upright
4. dismissive

Which school subject are very important to be a pilot?

1. physics and spanish
2. physics and maths
3. physics
4. maths and geography

What are your favourite school subjects?

Learning curve (p. 66)

• Vocabulary (1)
• Discussion (2) 

Speaking (p. 67/68)

• A Good Secondary School (3)
• Which factors are these statements referring to? (4)
• Corrections (6)

Speaking (p. 67/68)

Answer key - corrections (6)

1. Many people say going to ....more independent. This may be true, but I would be / get homesick....
2.  I’ve always hated maths because I’m not very good at it. In fact, my marks are terrible.
3.  Nowadays, studying English is becoming more and more popular. The main / One / A benefit of speaking English well is that you can travel around the world.
4.  Because most students have very few opportunities to practise speaking in English, they lack the confidence to speak to foreigners.
5.  Some headmasters think that installing video cameras in classrooms is a good way to make sure / ensure that students behave well.

Speaking (p. 67/68)

6. I always try my best, even if / even when I don’t like a subject or a teacher.

7. From my experience, I would say that female teachers have more patience than male teachers / ones.

8. A good way for parents to encourage their children to study harder is giving them rewards such as money or a computer for good exam results. (alternatively, ‘…rewards for good exam results such as money or a computer.’)

9. My school’s sports facilities are very impressive.

10. I suggested that he get some work experience before going to university.

Brain break

Take a picture of a white flower

Take a picture of your most favourite jumper.

Take a picture of your least favourite subject (a book or so).

Listening (p. 69)

• Play the audio file and listen to three speakers then answer the five questions

Answer key

 

 1. Three speakers

 1A; 2B; 3C; 4B; 5A; 6C;

 3. Match the words

 1.e 2.a 3.i 4.c 5.d 6.g 7.f 8. j 9.h 10.b

B2 p. 69

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Lesson 6b

• We are going to talk about formal writing this lesson and ..
• you are going to do a quiz.
  

A complaint letter is an example of ...

1. formal writing
2. informal writing

What is a characteristic of formal writing?

1. Using slang and abbreviations
2. Use of complete sentences and proper grammar

Formal writing contains features like:

1. simple, serious topics, directly way of speaking
2. conversational and personal tone of voice, complex
3. larger range of emotions, complex, thorough
4. thorough and serious topics,complex,

Which is the most formal writing style?

1. I hope to see u soon
2. I can't come to the meeting
3. I want to apply for the job
4. I would like to get a refund

"I'm looking forward to receiving your reply."
(Formal writing)

1. correct
2. incorrect

Writing a formal letter (p. 70)

1. Do exercise 1 and 2
2. Check the answers 

Exercise 1

1. to 2. year 3. take 4. on 5. all 6. will

Exercise 2

1. address 2. date 3. them/both 4. left 5. signature

Indirect questions and statements (p. 71)

• What is meant by indirect questions? (3)
• Change these questions into indirect questions:

Example answers:

1.  Could you please tell me when the final exam is?
2.  Could you inform me if / whether I need to take a placement test
   
3.  Could you let me know what time you will arrive?
   
4.  Could you inform me if/whether I can get a refund?
   
5.  Could you please tell me when the terms ends? 

Indirect questions and statements (p. 71)

• What is meant by indirect questions? (3)
• Change these questions into indirect questions:

Example answers:

1.  Could you please tell me when the final exam is?
2.  Could you inform me if / whether I need to take a placement test
   
3.  Could you let me know what time you will arrive?
   
4.  Could you inform me if/whether I can get a refund?
   
5.  Could you please tell me when the terms ends? 

Time left?

Go to https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/skills/writing/b2-writing/letter-complaint

And to the exercises!

Homework

Do test practice informal writing p. 123 and send it to your teacher.

See you next time!