Cambridge B1 lesson 7

• Engels
• MBO
• Studiejaar 1

Today's class

• Starter: recap of grammar: blue Monday

• Main course:

- Listening part 1

- Speaking part 3 

• Dessert: Longest sentence

Starter

New Year's Resolutions

Blue Monday January 15th

 

Recap of grammar: past simple-past continuous

I tried to lose weight last year, but I failed. 

I was trying to get fit when I fell of my bike. 

I gave up my New Year's Resolutions.

Why do they call Blue Monday?

"Every year, the third Monday of January is dubbed “Blue Monday”. The theory goes that this is the time of year when we're all cold, broke and riddled with guilt that our new year's resolutions to get fit, drink less alcohol, and be a better human being have fallen by the wayside." Independent January 17th

Questions about homework?

Main course

Listening

Listening 

Listening part 1

1. Go to page 21. 
2. Read the questions.
3. Listen together.
4. 2nd time check answer. 

Check exam advice. 

If necessary: underline key words 

1st time listen and try to tick correct box.

2nd time check your answer. 

Listening part 1

Correct answers:

1. C
2. B
3. B
4. A
5. C
6. A                                
7. B

If necessary: underline key words 

1st time listen and try to tick correct box.

2nd time check your answer. 

Speaking

candidate

candidate

candidate

candidate

Speaking: Kenza and Mohammed

Answer questions: 

Do they discuss all options?

Do they both speak equally? Why/why not?

Do they give reasons for their opinions?

Does either candidate do the following?

• start the activity
• make a suggestion
• ask the other's opinion
• show a preference
• agree or disagree
• keep the discussion going
• sum up

Interlocutor explains task by using pictures. Candidates talk together for about 2-3 minutes.

Let's practice!

Worksheet

Match the subtitles and phrases.

Exercise put in right order and use of language. 

Let's practice!

Worksheet

Answers

Were you right?

Speaking: pages 159-161

Part 3: Could you tell me what your opinion is?

In my opinion....

It might be that ....

I believe the best option would be to....

I hear you...

I see what you mean...

I disagree, because...

Linking words: 

and, but, so, because, also, as well, however

Exercise put in right order and use of language. 

Interaction between candidates

1. Prompt material
2. Set of images
3. Have a conversation
4. Listen and respond
5. Ask questions
6. Appropriate language use and interactive strategies

Let's practice!

Worksheet

Match the subtitles and phrases.

You are planning a holiday, where will you go?

How did you do?

Have you discussed all options?

Have you both spoken equally? Why/why not?

Have you given reasons for your opinions?

Have you either done the following?

• start the activity
• make a suggestion
• ask the other's opinion
• show a preference
• agree or disagree
• keep the discussion going
• sum up

Homework

Study irregular verbs: page 143
Study B1 preliminary vocabulary list 
Extra practice: Unit 2 Grammar 'used to' on page 21. Vocabulary on page 22. Unit 6 exercises on pp 56 and 57. Grammar pp 120-121.

Study: key language on page 159

Dessert

Let's exercise!

Work in pairs.

Each pair will try to make the longest sentence using linking words.

No inappropriate language please!