Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Monday, March 30, 2009
Expressions with CHANGE
Complete each sentence with a different word.
1. She'd been with the same company such a long time, she felt she needed a change of ______ .
2. If he wants to carry on living here, he's going to have to change his ______ .
3. That Italian restaurant is nowhere near as good since it changed ______ .
4. She took a change of _____ in her suitcase as they were staying overnight.
Complete each sentence with a different word.
1. She'd been with the same company such a long time, she felt she needed a change of ______ .
2. If he wants to carry on living here, he's going to have to change his ______ .
3. That Italian restaurant is nowhere near as good since it changed ______ .
4. She took a change of _____ in her suitcase as they were staying overnight.
Use of English, part 4
Complete the second sentence so that it hás a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between three and eight words, including the word given.
‘My trainer’s foreign accent makes it hard to follow what he says’, Sue said.
which
Sue explained to me that it __________ it hard to follow what he said.
I wonder what happened to Hans; he’s normally on time for an important meeting.
unlike
I wonder what’s happened to Hans; it’s most __________ for an important meeting.
For me, his skill as a negotiator was most impressive.
how
I was most __________ negotiator he was.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Composition
Tips on how to write compositions:
http://www.indianchild.com/english_compositions_homework_help_sites.htm
http://www.indianchild.com/english_compositions_homework_help_sites.htm
Dictionary
I really don't know if you've heard about this site, I love it!
http://www.visuwords.com/
Have a great week you all.
Fatima
http://www.visuwords.com/
Have a great week you all.
Fatima
Use of English
Complete the sentences with the same word:
1. The local buses charge a ________ fare of 70p to the town centre.
2. Jeff's demand for a meeting with management was met with a _______ refusal.
3. My car battery's completely ___________ because I must have left the lights on all night.
1. The local buses charge a ________ fare of 70p to the town centre.
2. Jeff's demand for a meeting with management was met with a _______ refusal.
3. My car battery's completely ___________ because I must have left the lights on all night.
Idioms
Hi, guys. I was preparing a lesson when I came across this site on idioms. I hope you enjoy it!
http://www.angelfire.com/wi3/englishcorner/idioms/idioms.html
Cheers,
Fatima
http://www.angelfire.com/wi3/englishcorner/idioms/idioms.html
Cheers,
Fatima
Brainstorming Moment!!!
Dear CPE candidates,
You must all know by now that there's more to this exam than just making small talk in English. Your English needs to be at least OUTSTANDING, and being acquainted with some expressions is a great starting point.
Hence, let's carry out a brainstorm moment, shall we?
Write a small paragraph which contains 5 expressions with names of 5 different ANIMALS.
Are you mighty enough to withstand this challenge?
Happy postings
You must all know by now that there's more to this exam than just making small talk in English. Your English needs to be at least OUTSTANDING, and being acquainted with some expressions is a great starting point.
Hence, let's carry out a brainstorm moment, shall we?
Write a small paragraph which contains 5 expressions with names of 5 different ANIMALS.
Are you mighty enough to withstand this challenge?
Happy postings
Saturday, March 28, 2009
KEY WORD TRANSFORMATION
1. A year later, they go married.
PLACE
Their ___________________ a year later.
2. You should always be grateful for what you are given.
HORSE
You should _______________ the mouth.
3. The tourists were unharmed after the train crash.
NONE
The tourists _______________ for their experience in the train crash.
PLACE
Their ___________________ a year later.
2. You should always be grateful for what you are given.
HORSE
You should _______________ the mouth.
3. The tourists were unharmed after the train crash.
NONE
The tourists _______________ for their experience in the train crash.
Hi you all! Thanks Levi for the invitation and what I gotta say to you guys is that U ROCK!!! Keep up the good work that I'm sure you'll breeze through CPE. Here goes something to make you sweat a bit:
Fill in the gaps with the same word:
1. I can't make up my mind on which candidate to choose. They come across as ________ of a muchness to me.
2. _________ as I would like to stay, I really need to go home.
3. I'm not ___________ good at this exercise.
What do the missing words mean?
Have fun!
Lesliê Mulico
Fill in the gaps with the same word:
1. I can't make up my mind on which candidate to choose. They come across as ________ of a muchness to me.
2. _________ as I would like to stay, I really need to go home.
3. I'm not ___________ good at this exercise.
What do the missing words mean?
Have fun!
Lesliê Mulico
Friday, March 27, 2009
Having some fun
Complete the gaps with the missing words;
A) The new boss seems to have _________ a shine to you. She's giving you all the easy jobs!
B) Despite being like _________ and cheese they've both been very successful as a business partnership.
C) I've _________ touch with so many of my old friends. I must make an effort to contact them soon.
A) The new boss seems to have _________ a shine to you. She's giving you all the easy jobs!
B) Despite being like _________ and cheese they've both been very successful as a business partnership.
C) I've _________ touch with so many of my old friends. I must make an effort to contact them soon.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Let me contribute...
Which word can be used appropriately in all three sentences? After a while, the rain became so heavy that we were forced to _____ shelter. Mr Williams moved to London to _____ his fortune. To climb this mountain, you must first _____ permission from the appropriate government department. Cheers.
What's the word?
Which word fits the three sentences?
1. We were swept ________ by her eloquence.
2. I don't know what went wrong with our relationship, but somewhere _______ the line we just stopped loving each other.
3. Kate's already agreed, but it's going to be harder persuading Mike to go ________ with it.
Enjoy!
1. We were swept ________ by her eloquence.
2. I don't know what went wrong with our relationship, but somewhere _______ the line we just stopped loving each other.
3. Kate's already agreed, but it's going to be harder persuading Mike to go ________ with it.
Enjoy!
Pronunciation
If you do need to know the correct pronunciation of any English word, go to: http://www.thefreedictionary.com , here you can find the meaning of the words and how they are pronounced, I mean there's a button where you can actually hear how it's spoken.
;). have fun, mates
;). have fun, mates
Onelook.com
Hey, guys, don't waste your time looking words up on online dictionaries; go straight to www.onelook.com
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Some word formation for you, guys!
Today's word: "CONTRIBUTE"
1. The charity are very pleased to have received several ........ from local businesses.
2. She has been a regular ........ to the journal since it was first published.
3. Increasing workload was seen as a ........ factor in his decision to resign.
Up for grabs!
xoxo
Carla
Monday, March 23, 2009
List of collective nouns
Hey, you!
if you have trouble with collective nouns as I do, here's a list from Wikipedia...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lists_of_collective_nouns
Have fun
if you have trouble with collective nouns as I do, here's a list from Wikipedia...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lists_of_collective_nouns
Have fun
Snack Time!
Last week we got to a conclusion about our snack!!!
This Friday we decide about next week and so on...
Every week, four of us will take something there. Some cookies, juices and pop. Patricia, Mariana, me and Gisele are taking this week. Ruffles, a bottle of pop and two boxes of juice.
USE OF ENGLISH PAPER (detailed reminder)
The Use of English paper, which lasts 1 hour 30 minutes, consists of 5 parts.
Part 1: Open Cloze
A text containing 15 gaps. Candidates must supply the single, misssing word for each gap. The focus of this task is on both grammatical and lexical patterns. To prepare for this exercise candidates should learn grammatical and lexical 'chunks' including, for example, collocations and set expressions.
Part 2 Word Formation
A text containing 10 gaps each with a corresponding stem word. Candidates must supply the correct form of the stem word to complete the gap. This might entail the addition of a prefix or suffix, (help x unhelpful) creating a compound word (book x bookcase) or changing the spelling of the word (high x height). It is very possible that more than one change will be required. Candidates will benefit from keeping systematic records of new vocabulary.
Part 3 Gapped sentences
6 questions containing 3 sentences each with one gap. Candidates must supply the one word that is common to each gap. The word will be the same part of speech for each gap. This word will usually be part of a set expression or collocation and therefore preparation should involve learning vocabulary 'chunks'.
Part 4 Key Word Transformation
8 questions each requiring the candidate to rewrite a sentence. The question will consist of a prompt sentence followed by a second sentence with the middle words gapped. The candidate must supply the missing 3-8 words so that the second sentence has the same meaning as the first. Candidates will need to develop their ability to paraphrase and could do this by recording synonymous expressions.
Part 5 Comprehension Questions and Summary Writing
4 questions based on two texts and a summary writing task of approximately 50 to 70 words. The four questions do not require full sentence answers but the summary must be written in complete, accurate sentences in the candidate's own words.
Post comments asking Angela Dias any further questions and earn a medal for your relevant particpation!
Part 1: Open Cloze
A text containing 15 gaps. Candidates must supply the single, misssing word for each gap. The focus of this task is on both grammatical and lexical patterns. To prepare for this exercise candidates should learn grammatical and lexical 'chunks' including, for example, collocations and set expressions.
Part 2 Word Formation
A text containing 10 gaps each with a corresponding stem word. Candidates must supply the correct form of the stem word to complete the gap. This might entail the addition of a prefix or suffix, (help x unhelpful) creating a compound word (book x bookcase) or changing the spelling of the word (high x height). It is very possible that more than one change will be required. Candidates will benefit from keeping systematic records of new vocabulary.
Part 3 Gapped sentences
6 questions containing 3 sentences each with one gap. Candidates must supply the one word that is common to each gap. The word will be the same part of speech for each gap. This word will usually be part of a set expression or collocation and therefore preparation should involve learning vocabulary 'chunks'.
Part 4 Key Word Transformation
8 questions each requiring the candidate to rewrite a sentence. The question will consist of a prompt sentence followed by a second sentence with the middle words gapped. The candidate must supply the missing 3-8 words so that the second sentence has the same meaning as the first. Candidates will need to develop their ability to paraphrase and could do this by recording synonymous expressions.
Part 5 Comprehension Questions and Summary Writing
4 questions based on two texts and a summary writing task of approximately 50 to 70 words. The four questions do not require full sentence answers but the summary must be written in complete, accurate sentences in the candidate's own words.
Post comments asking Angela Dias any further questions and earn a medal for your relevant particpation!
All about paper 5
click here to find out all about the Speaking Paper
Post comments asking Angela Dias any further questions and earn a medal for your relevant particpation!
Post comments asking Angela Dias any further questions and earn a medal for your relevant particpation!
Amazing video by commediant Amy Walker
Go for it, people!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UgpfSp2t6k
That's her performing like Eliza Doolittle, she's brilliant...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRZz84aHZmY
Go for it, people!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UgpfSp2t6k
That's her performing like Eliza Doolittle, she's brilliant...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRZz84aHZmY
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Talk, talk, talk...
Guys,
Some sentences with the word "talk" for you to have fun; complete them with different words:
1) I stayed the whole morning in bed with my husband having some ________ talk.
2) The professor talked my essay _________ just because I'm not a toady to him.
3) He didn't buy our idea at first, but we managed to talk him ___________.
Enjoy!
Some sentences with the word "talk" for you to have fun; complete them with different words:
1) I stayed the whole morning in bed with my husband having some ________ talk.
2) The professor talked my essay _________ just because I'm not a toady to him.
3) He didn't buy our idea at first, but we managed to talk him ___________.
Enjoy!
English Proverbs
Just for the sake of curiosity:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/297086/English-Proverbs
Cheers
http://www.scribd.com/doc/297086/English-Proverbs
Cheers
BBC - Learning English site
Hi, folks.
I've found this site that may be interesting for our practice. I hope you enjoy it.
Cheers
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/
I've found this site that may be interesting for our practice. I hope you enjoy it.
Cheers
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Try this one, guys
Now complete the gaps with the missing words.
A) You started here as a young man and have worked your ______ to the top.
B) Kevin always switches off when he leaves the office and you'll never catch him talking __________ .
C) I've been looking for a program that will help me weed ________ all the junk email I keep getting.
A) You started here as a young man and have worked your ______ to the top.
B) Kevin always switches off when he leaves the office and you'll never catch him talking __________ .
C) I've been looking for a program that will help me weed ________ all the junk email I keep getting.
Friday, March 20, 2009
WORD FORMATION
FEAR
The defenders are ___________________ of another attack.
She glanced _______________________ over her shoulder.
If provoked, it defended itself ___________________.
The defenders are ___________________ of another attack.
She glanced _______________________ over her shoulder.
If provoked, it defended itself ___________________.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
The Catherine Tate Show
I've decided to go on with the subject brought up last class and in order to get you guys in touch with The Catherine Tate Show, I'm uploading my favourite videos of hers for you to take a look. I hope you all enjoy them as much, or even more, as I do.
Lauren Cooper (cockney 'gal')
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8l5twcFiYd0
Valley Girl (American teenager)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Py7eaT0ZR8w
Posh Family (Supposedly with a posh southener accent)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvTnqIlppRQ
They're all worth watching. Just so we don't feel very bad whenever we don't catch what they say, in The States all the episodes are subtitled because they can't understand most of what's said on this show either.
And this last one is definitely a chalenger; I couldn't find one subtitled, though:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kh4KDhBiSc
Have fun!
Lauren Cooper (cockney 'gal')
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8l5twcFiYd0
Valley Girl (American teenager)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Py7eaT0ZR8w
Posh Family (Supposedly with a posh southener accent)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvTnqIlppRQ
They're all worth watching. Just so we don't feel very bad whenever we don't catch what they say, in The States all the episodes are subtitled because they can't understand most of what's said on this show either.
And this last one is definitely a chalenger; I couldn't find one subtitled, though:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kh4KDhBiSc
Have fun!
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Word Formation
Hey, guys!
What about some activities on word formation?
Today's word: "LIMIT"
1. We will offer you totally ........ access to our health club with this insurance scheme.
2. Are there any ........ as to what this new system can achieve?
3. Wind power could offer us a ........ supply of energy if only we invested more in research and development.
What about some activities on word formation?
Today's word: "LIMIT"
1. We will offer you totally ........ access to our health club with this insurance scheme.
2. Are there any ........ as to what this new system can achieve?
3. Wind power could offer us a ........ supply of energy if only we invested more in research and development.
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Let´s practice!!!!
Which one word fits all three sentences?
1. She knew beyond __________________ that I was a person who could be trusted.
2. Unemployment has brought into ____________________ the right of married women to work.
3. Are you calling my professinal competence into ___________________?
1. She knew beyond __________________ that I was a person who could be trusted.
2. Unemployment has brought into ____________________ the right of married women to work.
3. Are you calling my professinal competence into ___________________?
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Objective Proficiency
This is the book we'll be using as of March the 20th, guys!
You should try to buy both the SB and the WB, but if that is not possible,
make sure you get at least the SB as soon as you can, OK?
In the meantime, keep on blogging and take care!!
Sunday, March 08, 2009
This is my last contribution this month. I expect to see your own contributions from now on, OK?
Which is the single word that can fill each of these gapped sentences ?
'The experiment was a complete failure and they had to go back to the drawing ........'
'Changes to the workforce are far-reaching and will be felt across the .........'
'All the passengers were told to get on ........ the ship and prepare for departure.'
'The experiment was a complete failure and they had to go back to the drawing ........'
'Changes to the workforce are far-reaching and will be felt across the .........'
'All the passengers were told to get on ........ the ship and prepare for departure.'
Thursday, March 05, 2009
Try this one for another medal!
What is the single word that can fill each of these gapped sentences ?
'He'll be perfectly safe on the trip and won't come to any.................'
'Why don't you ask for a pay rise? There's no ............... in trying.
''I'm sorry. I didn't mean any ................ I haven't hurt you, have I?'
'He'll be perfectly safe on the trip and won't come to any.................'
'Why don't you ask for a pay rise? There's no ............... in trying.
''I'm sorry. I didn't mean any ................ I haven't hurt you, have I?'
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