Lesson 03: Revision of the Placement Test (writing)

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Lesson 3: Placement Test revision

Writing

Today:

• Homework check (10 min.)
  

• Placement Test: revision writing part (20 min.)
  

• Reading practise (35 min.)
  

• Grammar: Present Perfect Simple and Present Continuous (15 min.)
  

• Homework (10 min.)

Homework check

Page 8/9: Assignment 2 (listening)

1. B 5. C

2. B 6. A

3. A 7. C

4. C 8. B

Page 9: Assignment 1 (vocabulary)

1. C 5. E 9. K

2. I 6. A 10. L

3. H 7. D 11. G

4. F 8. B 12. J

Page 9: Assingment 2 (vocabulary)

1. fall out // hit it off 4. look back at // look out for

2. looked up // take after 5. chill out // set off

3. rely/depend on // comes up 6. tries out // works it out

Placement revision: Writing

Motivational letter had to include:

• why you want to follow the Cambridge programme

• why you are suited to follow the course

• what your plans are for the future (life after Regius College)

What did I look for in your answers?

What did I look for in your answers?

Placement revision: Writing

What I looked for:

• A clear headline or a formal greeting (A title / Dear Miss Plug,)

• Paragraphs for each main point

• Capital letters and punctuation (English, I, names / ' , . ? )

• The use of linking words and vocabulary (although, because, due to)

(proficient, advanced, flat out bored)

Maximum points: 8

Is this sentence correct?:

"I want to follow the Cambridge programme because I want to study in England and because I want to improve my English."

A

Yes, this is correct

B

No, this is incorrect

Placement revision: Writing

Explanation:

• Well structured [-]

• Clearly conveys your reasons [-]

"I want to follow the Cambridge programme because I want to study in England and because I want to improve my English."

Is this sentence correct?:

"I think that I am suited for the course because i have always been good at the language and as I said I think it would be a smart choice for the future."

A

Yes, this is correct

B

No, this is incorrect

Placement revision: Writing

Explanation:

• Use of 'i' [-]

• Punctuation [-]

"I think that I am suited for the course because i have always been good at the language and as I said I think it would be a smart choice for the future."

language, and, as I said, I think it would be a smart choice for the future."

Is this a fitting title?

"Why I should be in Cambridge English."

A

Yes, this is correct

B

No, this is incorrect

Placement revision: Writing

Explanation:

• Suits an argumentative paper / letter

• You immediately know what the paper / letter is about

"Why I should be in Cambridge English."

Is this sentence correct?

"I have always wanted to study in England and now I have a chance."

A

Yes, this is correct

B

No, this is incorrect

Placement revision: Writing

Explanation:

• Grammatically correct

• Shows your desire to study in England

"I have always wanted to study in England and now I have a chance."

Is this sentence correct?

"I also want to do Cambridge, is becaus my aunt and uncle both only speak English."

A

Yes, this is correct

B

No, this is incorrect

Placement revision: Writing

Explanation:

• Spelling: because [-]

• Grammatical issues [-]

"I also want to do Cambridge, is becaus my aunt and uncle both only speak English."

"I also want to do Cambridge because my aunt and uncle both only speak English."

Is this sentence correct?

"The cambridge program suits me well because i think i can learn a lot from it for now and my futere"

A

Yes, this is correct

B

No, this is incorrect

Placement revision: Writing

Explanation:

• Use of 'i' and other capitals

• Spelling

Grammatically the sentence is correct.

How would you rewrite the mistakes in this sentence?

"The cambridge program suits me well because i think i can learn a lot from it for now and my futere"

Placement revision: Writing

Explanation:

• Use of 'i' and other capitals

• Spelling

"The Cambridge program suits me well, because I think I can learn a lot from it for now and my future."
"The Cambridge program will suit me perfectly, because I believe I will learn a lot during this program. This will benefit me right now, but also in the future.

Is this sentence correct?

"i am suited to follow the course because i like English and i like the lauguge"

A

Yes, this is correct

B

No, this is incorrect

i am suited to follow the course because i like English and i like the lauguge

Placement revision: Writing

Explanation:

• Use of 'i' and other capitals

• Spelling

• Repetition

Repetition: I like English and I like the language <- English is the language.

"I am suited to follow the course, because I like the English language."

Student's Book

Put on your table:

• Chromebook (keep LessonUp active)

• Student's Book page 10/11

• Notebook

• Pen / pencil

Chapter 1: A family affair

• Go to page 10: Assignment 5

• Read the text on page 11 and write down the main idea of each paragraph.
  

  • Example: Paragraph 1

  • Example: Getting on with your siblings can be difficult, but it is possible to have a good relationship.

Main point of paragraph 2

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Suggested answer paragraph 2:

The effect of age difference on sibling relationships

Main point of paragraph 3

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Suggested answer paragraph 3:

It's a good idea to arrange activities with your brother or sister

Main point of paragraph 4

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Suggested answer paragraph 4:

It is normal to not always get on with your siblings

Main point of paragraph 5

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Suggested answer paragraph 5:

Sharing your feelings is important

Main point of paragraph 6

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Suggested answer paragraph 6:

Try to reach agreements when possible

Chapter 1: A family affair

• Go to page 10: Assignment 6

• Six sentences have been removed from the article. Choose from the sentences (A-G) the one which fits each gap (1-6).
  

  There is one extra sentence.

  Write down your answers in your (note)book.
  
  Tips:
  - Read the entire paragraph, not just the part that's missing!
  - When in doubt: skip one and come back once you've done the others.

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1 = F

Chapter 1: A family affair

1 = F

2 = D

Chapter 1: A family affair

1 = F

2 = D

3 = G

Chapter 1: A family affair

1 = F

2 = D

3 = G

4 = E

Chapter 1: A family affair

1 = F

2 = D

3 = G

4 = E

5 = A

Chapter 1: A family affair

1 = F

2 = D

3 = G

4 = E

5 = A

6 = C

How many did you get correct?

1

1 correct

2

2 correct

3

3 correct

4

4 correct

5

5 correct

6

6 correct

Grammar: Present Perfect Simple vs. Continuous

• When do you say: I have been working all day.
  
  I have worked all day.

  
  

Grammar: Present Perfect Simple vs. Continuous

• When do you say: I have been working all day. (and you're still working)
  
  I have worked all day. (and you're finished now)

• Present Perfect Continuous: have been VERB + ing (still going on)
  have been working
  

• Present Perfect Simple: have VERB + ed (finished)
  have worked

Grammar: Present Perfect Simple vs. Continuous

• Look at page 12, Grammar assignment 1.
  

• Extra rules: Which sentence talks about...
  
  ... the result of an acitivity?
  
  
  ... the lenght of an acitivity?
  

  
  

Grammar: Present Perfect Simple vs. Continuous

• Look at page 12, Grammar assignment 1.
  

• Extra rules: Which sentence talks about...
  
  ... the result of an acitivity?
  I've broken my personal record playing virtual tennis
  
  ... the lenght of an acitivity?
  I've been playing virtual tennis all evening.

  
  

Grammar: Present Perfect Simple vs. Continuous

• Look at page 12, Grammar assignment 1.
  

• Extra rules: Which sentence talks about...
  
  ... the result of an acitivity? (Present Perfect Simple)
  I've broken my personal record playing virtual tennis
  
  ... the lenght of an acitivity? (Present Perfect Continuous)
  I've been playing virtual tennis all evening.

  
  

Grammar: Present Perfect Simple vs. Continuous

• Look at page 12, Grammar assignment 1.
  

• Extra rules: Which sentence talks about...
  
  ... how many times something has been repeated?
  
  
  ... changes or developments which are not finished?
  

  
  

Grammar: Present Perfect Simple vs. Continuous

• Look at page 12, Grammar assignment 1.
  

• Extra rules: Which sentence talks about...
  
  ... how many times something has been repeated?
  I've phoned her more than six times, but she never answers the phone.
  
  ... changes or developments which are not finished?
  I've been learning how to bake bread

  
  

Grammar: Present Perfect Simple vs. Continuous

• Look at page 12, Grammar assignment 1.
  

• Extra rules: Which sentence talks about...
  
  ... how many times something has been repeated? (Simple)
  I've phoned her more than six times, but she never answers the phone.
  
  ... changes or developments which are not finished? (Continuous)
  I've been learning how to bake bread

  
  

Grammar: Present Perfect Simple vs. Continuous

• Look at page 12, Grammar assignment 1.
  

• Extra rules: Which sentence talks about something which is...
  
  ... temporary?
  I've been helping my mom while her assistant is on holiday.
  
  ... permanent?
  We've lived in this house since I was a small child.

  
  

Grammar: Present Perfect Simple vs. Continuous

• Look at page 12, Grammar assignment 1.
  

• Extra rules: Which sentence talks about something which is...
  
  ... temporary?
  I've been helping my mom while her assistant is on holiday.
  
  ... permanent?
  We've lived in this house since I was a small child.

  
  

Grammar: Present Perfect Simple vs. Continuous

• Look at page 12, Grammar assignment 1.
  

• Extra rules: Which sentence talks about something which is...
  
  ... temporary? (Present Perfect Continuous)
  I've been helping my mom while her assistant is on holiday.
  
  ... permanent? (Present Perfect Simple)
  We've lived in this house since I was a small child.

  
  

Chapter 1: A family affair

• Look at page 12, Grammar assignment 2. Add the right form.

• Present Perfect Continuous: have been VERB + ing (still going on)
  I have been working all day
  

• Present Perfect Simple: have VERB + ed (finished)
  I have worked all day

Grammar: Present Perfect Simple vs. Continuous

2 has asked (finished action + how many times)

Grammar: Present Perfect Simple vs. Continuous

2 has asked (finished action + how many times)

3 have cleaned (finished action)

Grammar: Present Perfect Simple vs. Continuous

2 has asked (finished action + how many times)

3 have cleaned (finished action)

4 has been playing (still going on)

Grammar: Present Perfect Simple vs. Continuous

2 has asked (finished action + how many times)

3 have cleaned (finished action)

4 has been playing (still going on)

5 have passed (finished action)

Grammar: Present Perfect Simple vs. Continuous

2 has asked (finished action + how many times)

3 have cleaned (finished action)

4 has been playing (still going on)

5 have passed (finished action)

6 has only been living (still going on)

Grammar: Present Perfect Simple vs. Continuous

2 has asked (finished action + how many times)

3 have cleaned (finished action)

4 has been playing (still going on)

5 have passed (finished action)

6 has only been living (still going on)

7 have spent (finished action + permanent)

Grammar: Present Perfect Simple vs. Continuous

2 has asked (finished action + how many times)

3 have cleaned (finished action)

4 has been playing (still going on)

5 have passed (finished action)

6 has only been living (still going on)

7 have spent (finished action + permanent)

8 have been cooking (still going on)

Next week:

• Homework check
  

• Reading + Use of English

• Vocabulary: Make / Do
  

• Speaking practise
  

• Cambridge exam: Writing part 1
  

(M) Maken

Cambridge homework

P.10: Assignment 2
P.13: Assignment 3 (grammar)
Online: Assignment 1 (extra practise)