LSK 3.2 Use of English

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Language Skills Week 3.2

Today's lesson:

• Check: diagnostic test
• Warmer: word transformation
• Focus on Use of English part 4
• CAE Writing Part 1: Essay

Diagnostic Test

Word Transformation

1. “……………………………. all the people, living life in peace.”​
   
2. We tried every ………………….……………. therapy.​
   
3. When writing a story I can use my ………………………………………… .​
   
4. When she was young my sister had an …………………………… friend.​
   
5. I am writing an essay on ………………….………………… in Shakespeare’s plays.​
   
6. He won an award for most ……………………………….. designer.​
   
7. Syrian refugees talk about the ………………………….. horrors of the war.

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“…. all the people, living life in peace.”​

We tried every ………………. therapy.​

When writing a story I can use my ………………………………… .​

When she was young my sister had an …………………………… friend.​

I am writing an essay on .………… in Shakespeare’s plays.​

He won an award for most ……………………………….. designer.​

Syrian refugees talk about the ………………………….. horrors of the war.

Extra Practice: Flo Joe

A new word every day:

https://www.flo-joe.co.uk/cae/students/wordbank/wform.htm

Part 4: Key Word Transformation

I was about to leave school when I saw George.​

POINT​

I was __________________________________ when I saw George.​

• Answer: I was on the point of leaving school when I saw George​
  
• You are being tested on: ​
  
• Vocabulary: the phrase to be on the point of​
  
• Grammar: of followed by a noun or –ing form

Part 4:  Key Word Transformation

• Six questions, one example ​
  
• Format: lead-in sentence, key word, gapped second sentence​
  
• Complete the sentence in THREE to SIX words​
  
• Meaning must be as close as possible to the first sentence​
  
• Do not change the key word!​
  
• Range of structures tested​
  
• Up to two marks per question

Part 4: Language focus

• Fixed phrases e.g. to be at a loose end​
  
• Phrasal verbs e.g. carry out​
  
• Collocations e.g. common sense, to take sides​
  
• Prepositions​
  
• Grammar e.g. passives, reported speech, conditionals​
  
• Spelling

Remember!

• Do not change the key word!​
  
• Do not exceed six words!​
  
• Contractions (e.g. don’t) count as two words​
  
• Never leave a blank answer

The girl said she regretted paying so little attention in class.​


The girl said she ………………… attention in class.

WISHED​

The teacher said that no one could justify behaving so badly.​


The teacher said there ……………….. for such bad behaviour.

NO​

Every time I take an IQ test, I panic and can’t think.


I panic and become unable …………………………………………. an IQ test.

WHENEVER

Just because he’s intelligent, it doesn’t mean he never does anything stupid.​



Unfortunately, …….... intelligent, it doesn’t mean he never does anything stupid.

EVEN

There was little sign of improvement in Linda’s piano playing even though she practised every day. ​


There was little sign of improvement in Linda’s piano playing ………… every day.

DESPITE

Part 4 Practice: Complete Advanced

•  p.72 ex.2.
• Check your answers with a partner

extra practice: p.73 ex.3.

Key p. 72 ex. 2. 

1. looking forward to starting
2. were (very/extremely) lucky to avoid / to have avoided (are lucky to have avoided)
   
3. regret having made (N.B. not 'regret making' as only two words)
4. can't afford (to buy)
5. denies (ever) seeing / having seen / denies that he has ever  (N.B. not 'denies seeing' as only two words 
6. we checked out that we settled

Key extra practice p.73 ex. 3

1. any difference between
2. tended to be keener
3. does not / doesn't look as if/though / like it
4. were passed over due to/owing
5. what matters (the) most to
6. not only talent but enthusiasm / enthusiam but talent 

Over to you

Unit 9​

At top speed​

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Writing | Part 1​

An essay​

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pp. 104-105

Essay writing p.104

Essay writing p.104 

Read the writing task and underline the key points

Suggested underlining​

technological progress makes us live faster​

less time for the important things in life​

entertainment​

working life​

health​

two of the areas​

your own opinion(s)​

giving reasons​

your own words

Discussion (groups of 4)

p. 104 ex. 2

1. In what ways does technological progress make us live faster?
   
2. Do you agree that we have less time for the important things in life, such as relationships? Why (not)? 
   

p.105 pairwork

• ex. 3 questions 1, 2, 3
• ex. 4 fill the gap
• ex. 5
• Finished? Do ex. 6 and 7

Answers ex. 3

2 Opinions: In the past, large amounts of time were spent on chores; Our great-grandparents could not have imagined the opportunities open to us today. The writer uses her own words.​

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3 What different points would you have made in your essay instead of the ones in the sample?

Answers ex. 4

1. to some extent​
   
2. As a result​
   
3. However​
   
4. In contrast to ourselves​
   
5. What is more​
   
6. in general​
   
7. In conclusion​
   
8. On the contrary
   

The importance of using linking devices in essays is:​

to help the writer structure the essay clearly and coherently​

to help the reader understand which direction the essay is taking and how the ideas/points the writer is making connect together

Anwers ex. 5

1. paragraph 3​
   
2. paragraph 2​
   
3. paragraph 4​
   
4. paragraph 1
   

In the exam you will gain marks if your essay has a clear, logical structure.​

In an academic essay you are normally expected to show an awareness of ideas and opinions which you do not necessarily agree with and to be able to argue against them, as well as being able to argue in favour of your own point of view.​ 

→ page 186 Writing reference: Essays

Over to you: write an essay

• Brainstorm ideas
• Write an essay plan
• Read 'exam advice'
• Start writing your essay (ex.6)
• Hand in at the end of the lesson
• Word limit: 220-260 words
• → page 186 Writing reference: Essays