Reading and use of English part 2

• Cambridge English
• MBO
• Studiejaar 2

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💻 on your table, with lesson-up on your screen?

By the end of the lesson you can ...

I can understand the main topic of a conversation between two people when they talk slowly and clearly, and I can pick out specific details such as names, dates, and simple descriptions.

I can identify the correct word forms needed to complete gapped sentences or short texts, understanding how different parts of speech fit grammatically and meaningfully in context. 

Discussion topic for today

What are the pros and cons of part-time jobs for teenagers?

Be respectful & speak in English

You hear a teacher talking to her class.

What is she doing?

1. explaining the results of a competition
2. thanking them for taking part in an event
3. encouraging them to complete a challenge

You hear two friends talking about learning to ski.

What do they agree about?

1. how much fun the classes are
2. how difficult it is to learn the techniques
3. how physically tiring the activities can be

You hear a sports instructor talking to an athletics class.

What does he say about the current long jump record?

1. it hasn't been broken for a long time
2. it will be difficult to break
3. it's something he has tried to break himself

You hear a girl telling a friend about lessons on eating and exercising that she has done at school.


How does she feel about what she has learned?

1. doubtful that some of the advice will benefit her
2. surprised by some of information
3. keen to try out a suggestion

You hear a student talking to his sports teacher about getting fit.

What would the boy like to do?

1. take part in a competitive sport
2. use some gym equipment
3. find a training partner

You hear two friends talking about a TV programme they have watched.

What does the woman think about it?

1. it contained some useful tips
2. it raised surprising arguments
3. it discussed interesting new research

You hear an expert talking about what being healthy really means.

She believes that many people have a mistaken idea about

1. how important social contract is
2. how much exercise they need
3. how important it is to have a good diet

You hear a fitness expert talking about warming up before exercise.

He says that people don't always warm up because they

1. have not been educated about its importance
2. want their exercise sessions to be quick
3. don't enjoy preparation exercises

Reading and use of English

• Look at what comes before and after each gap and decide what kind of word you need to write - for example a pronoun, verb, preposition.
• You must only write ONE word in each gap.
• When you have finished, read through the whole text again to make sure it makes sense.

Reading and use of English

Complete reading and use of English 1-3.

You've got 30 minutes for this.

Finished early? 

1. Check your answers

2. Write an essay on the following topic: What are the pros and cons of part-time jobs for teenagers?

Health and fitness

Assignment 1

Health and fitness

Assignment 2

Health and fitness

Assignment 3A

Health and fitness

Assignment 3B

Education and study

Assignment 1

Education and study

Assignment 2

Education and study

Assignment 3A

Education and study

Assignment 3B

Family and friends

Assignment 1A

Family and friends

Assignment 1B

Family and friends

Assignment 2

Family and friends

Assignment 3A

Family and friends

Assignment 3B

How did it go?

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