Test 3 for FCE2 Homework

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Phrasal Verbs

Phrasal verbs

Phrasal verbs are always tested in the Use of English part of the exam and you will also see them in the reading too. Therefore you need to know what they mean.

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FCE Phrasal verbs tests:

1. https://quizlet.com/64061806/test?matching=on&mult_choice=on&tf=on&prompt-with=1&limit=20
2. http://www.flo-joe.com/fce/students/strategy/mcclze/pverbs.htm

FCE Test homework for 27th/28th April

This is a full test, you can see the document here

The audio files are here to download

As always, you can print the test or write down your answers on a piece of paper for the next class.

Concessive clauses

Concessive clauses

Powerpoint used in class: here

Although, Though and Even Though

Although Tanya was half asleep, she remembered to set the house alarm.Although, though and even though are subordinators used in contrast clauses. They are also called subordinating conjunctions. They all introduce an idea which contrasts with the main clause. For example:

• Though Tanya was half asleep, she remembered to set the house alarm.
• Even though Tanya was half asleep, she remembered to set the house alarm.

The three subordinators have the same meaning; however, though is more common in informal speech than although. Even though is a stonger form ofalthough and though and is definitely more emphatic than although. 

Let's sum it up: If you want to sound informal, choose though instead ofalthough. If you want to sound very emphatic (concession is made more emphatic by using the modifier even), then you can use even thoughinstead of although and though. The three subordinators always come before the subject and verb in a clause. The although/though/even though clause can come before or after the main clause. Another example:

• I didn't get the job as an actor although I had all the necessary qualifications.

While and Whereas

I am quiet and shy ( main clause ), while my sister is lively and talkative.We can use while or whereas, which are subordinating conjunctions, to say that something in the subordinate clause contrasts with something in the main clause. The two subordinators are interchangeable and show major contrast. For example:

• I am quiet and shy ( main clause ), whereas my sister is lively and talkative.

The two sentences above express a contrast between two ideas. As you can see, the subordinating conjunction while is not only used to express time; it can also express contrast. Thewhile/whereas clause can come before or after the main clause. Another example:

• While/Whereas my father is strong and tall, I am short and weak.

While/Whereas can be used to show how one person, thing, or place is different from another.

In spite of and Despite

We can use the prepositions in spite of and despiteto talk about contrast. After them you always have to use a noun, a pronoun, or an -ing form of a verb (gerund). For example:

• In spite of the rain (noun), we started to play basketball.
• Despite the rain (noun), we started to play basketball.
• In spite of having (gerund) a migraine headache, I decided to go out on a date.
• Despite having (gerund) a migraine headache, I decided to go out on a date.

Extra Practice

Homework for PET and FCE classes

PET 2 morning and evening classes,

Due to only having one class on Tuesday 17th March, your homework is to complete a reading and writing practice test at home. Your are required to bring your answers to class on Tuesday 24th March. For those who wish to practise their listening too, there is a listening test below.

• PET Reading and Writing test - download it here 

• PET Listening test  - download the test here and the audio files here

Easter Homework

FCE 2 classes,

Your homework is to complete a full test over easter and you are required to bring the results to the class on Tuesday 7th April or Wednesday 8th April depending on which class you come to.

• FULL FCE Test 1 download it here

• Download the audio files for the listening part: here   *UPDATED*

PET 1 class,

• PET Reading and Writing test - download it here 

• PET Listening test  - download the test here and the audio files here

PET 2 class,

• PET Reading, writing and listening test - download it here 

• PET Listening audio files here

Extra Exam practice:

Relax over easter, sleep more and have fun but also use your easter holidays wisely ......
You should do some practise for the exam below:

PET

1. http://www.englishaula.com/en/pet-exam-cambridge-preliminary-english-test-free-video-lessons-and-exercises.php
2. http://www.flo-joe.co.uk/preliminaryenglish/
3. http://exams.richmondelt.com/picture/practice_tests/pet/test_1/main.html
4. http://www.examenglish.com/PET/index.html
5. http://lingoclub.com/games/halfamin/PET/halfamin_objective_pet.html
6. http://olpt.s3.amazonaws.com/online-practice-pet/index.html
7. http://esl-bits.net/pet.htm
8. http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams/preliminary-for-schools/how-to-prepare/
9. http://www.englishrevealed.co.uk/pet.php#pet

FCE

1. http://www.slideshare.net/nguyenhuutrongsang/fce-practice-test-book-3 - A full FCE test book!
2. http://www.flo-joe.com/fce/students/tests/tsindex.htm
3. http://exams.richmondelt.com/index.php?practice_tests_fce_en
4. http://olpt.s3.amazonaws.com/online-practice-fce/index.html
5. http://englishaula.com/en/cambridge-first-certificate-in-english-fce-exam-use-of-english.php
6. http://www.ompersonal.com.ar/firstcertificate/contenidotematico.htm
7. http://www.englishspeaker.com/index%20-%20tests%20.html
8. http://www.englishrevealed.co.uk/fce.php#fce

FCE Word Formation

FCE Word Formation rules:

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FCE Word Formation exercises

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FCE Word Formation List

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FCE Use of English

What is the FCE Use of English test like?The test has four sections and takes 45 minutes:

1. Part 1 - multiple choice cloze
2. Part 2 - open cloze, text with gaps
3. Part 3 - word formation
4. Part 4 - key word transformations

How to prepare for the FCE Use of English test

• The Use of English paper tests your knowledge of vocabulary and grammar.
• Read as much as possible, and use a dictionary to help you learn new words
• Use a grammar book to help you understand sentence structure
• Read the instructions carefully before you start each section
• Look at the example question at the beginning of each section
• Correct spelling is necessary. Get into the habit of checking the spelling of words. For example, a common mistake is spelling - WICH ..... No, no, no! W-H-I-C-H is how it should be spelt!

Here is a document that contains 50 exercises to practise with

Phrasal verbs for FCE: 

1. http://quizlet.com/64061806/phrasal-verb-list-ready-for-fce-flash-cards/
2. http://www.flo-joe.com/fce/students/wordbank/pverb.htm

Over 30 photocopiable worksheets, ideal for classroom use or for homework tasks:

Worksheets: Part One: Multiple Choice Cloze

Worksheet 1 Synonyms
Worksheet 2 Collocation
Worksheet 3 Phrasal Verbs
Worksheet 4 Phrases and Expressions
Worksheet 5 Linking Words

Worksheets: Part Two: Open Cloze

Worksheet 1 Parts Of Speech
Worksheet 2 Pronouns/Relative Pronouns
Worksheet 3 Articles/Quantifiers
Worksheet 4 Modal/Auxiliary Verbs
Worksheet 5 Conjunctions 
Worksheet 6 Prepositions
Worksheet 7 Sentence level practice

Worksheets: Part Three: Word Formation

Worksheet 1 Forming nouns from verbs
Worksheet 2 Forming nouns
Worksheet 3 Forming opposite meanings
Worksheet 4 Forming verbs
Worksheet 5 Forming adjectives & adverbs 
Worksheet 6 Difficult spellings 

Worksheets: Part Four: 'Key' Word Transformation

Worksheet 1 Comparative/Superlative
Worksheet 2 Passive
Worksheet 3 Direct and Indirect Speech
Worksheet 4 Auxiliary verbs
Worksheet 5 Conditionals
Worksheet 6 'Unreal' past tenses
Worksheet 7 Verb patterns
Worksheet 8 Phrasal Verb
Worksheet 9 Sentences requiring two changes