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B2 course : lesson plans
B2 course : lesson plans
PART 6
PART 6
Reunite: To come together again; to be brought back together.
Longing: A strong, persistent desire or craving.
Assassinated: To murder someone, especially a public figure, by sudden or secret attack.
Enormous: Extremely large; huge.
Pressure: The use of persuasion or influence to make someone do something.
Low: Not likely to happen or be successful; minimal.
Jam session: An informal gathering of musicians to play and improvise music.
DVD: Digital Versatile Disc; a type of optical disc used for storing digital data.
Legend: A famous or important person who is admired by many.
Trio: A group or set of three people or things.
Raunchy: Lacking taste, refinement, or delicacy; crude.
Indisputable: Unable to be challenged or denied; unquestionable.
Charisma: Compelling attractiveness or charm that inspires devotion in others.
Enthusiasm: Intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.
Abruptly: Suddenly and unexpectedly; without warning.
Back-up band: A group of musicians supporting a main performer.
Record store: A retail store that sells recorded music.
Stand out: To be clearly noticeable; to be distinctive or outstanding.
Manager: A person responsible for controlling or administering an organization or group.
Trend-setters: People or things that initiate or popularize new styles or trends.
Conquer: To successfully overcome or achieve a goal.
Disputes: Disagreements or arguments; conflicts.
R&UoE Revision
R&UoE Revision
cambridge-english-first-for-schools-2015-sample-paper-1-reading-and-use-of-english v2.pdfPART 7
PART 7
Adhesive: Able to stick things together; a substance used for sticking objects together.
Forge: To produce a copy or imitation, usually with the intent to deceive; to create something fake.
Engravings: The art or process of cutting or carving a design on a hard surface, especially for printing.
Hurry: To do something quickly or hastily; a state of urgency or rush.
Experimented: To conduct a test or trial to discover something or test a hypothesis.
Regular: Occurring at fixed intervals; normal, standard, or customary.
Curtiss Jenny: A type of biplane used in the early 20th century, particularly associated with the inverted Jenny stamp.
Accidentally: Happening by chance or unintentionally; not planned or deliberate.
Inverted: Turned upside down or in the opposite direction.
Collecting: The action or hobby of collecting items, in this context, stamps.
Canton: A subdivision or administrative region within a country.
Rappen: A former currency unit in Switzerland.
Architect: A person who designs buildings and in this context, also stamp designs.
Imperial: Relating to an empire or emperor; possessing supreme authority.
Typewriter: A machine with keys for producing characters similar to print, operated by hand or by striking a ribbon.
Missionaries: Individuals involved in religious or charitable work, often in foreign countries.
Ribbon: A strip of material, typically cloth, used for tying, binding, or decorating.
Survived: Continued to exist or live after a difficult or dangerous experience.
Listening.pdfListening Revision
Listening Revision
Listening Part 1 New Words:
Listening Part 1 New Words:
Wipe Out:
To completely eliminate or destroy something.
Tournament:
A competition or contest in which participants compete against each other in a series of matches or games to determine a winner.
To My Full Potential:
Performing or achieving at the highest level of one's abilities or capabilities.
Assume:
To take for granted without verification; to suppose or believe something to be true without evidence.
Gossip:
Casual or idle talk, often about the personal affairs of others, typically involving details that may be sensational or unverified.
One Way or Another:
In one manner or another; by one means or another; using any available method.
Reinforce My Beliefs:
To strengthen or support one's existing beliefs, opinions, or convictions.
Just as Well:
Equally acceptable or advantageous; used to express that something is fortunate or convenient.
Harsh:
Severe, rough, or unkind; unpleasantly stern or cruel.
Overwhelmed:
To be overpowered or overcome, often with a feeling of being excessively burdened or stressed.
Cheerful:
Full of good spirits; happy, optimistic, and in a positive or lively mood.
To Be Short On:
Lacking an adequate supply of something; not having enough of a particular resource.
Wouldn't Miss It for the World:
A strong expression indicating that someone is very eager or determined to attend or participate in an event.
Account For:
To provide an explanation or justification for something; to take into consideration or include in calculations.
Put Thought In:
To consider carefully; to invest mental effort in planning or contemplating.
Appealing:
Attractive or interesting; evoking a positive response or desire.
Hazardous:
Involving risks or dangers; potentially harmful or unsafe.
Blizzard:
A severe snowstorm characterised by strong winds and low visibility due to blowing snow.
Listening Part 2 New Words:
Listening Part 2 New Words:
Captivity:
The state of being confined or held in captivity; the condition of being imprisoned or restricted.
Timid:
Showing a lack of confidence or courage; shy, easily frightened, or hesitant.
Jaguars:
Large, carnivorous felines belonging to the Panthera genus, known for their powerful build and distinctive coat pattern. Jaguars are native to the Americas and are apex predators.
Ripen:
To undergo the process of becoming mature or ready for consumption, often referring to fruits or other produce reaching their optimal stage for eating.
Listening Part 3 New Words:
Listening Part 3 New Words:
Give It a Miss:
To choose not to participate or partake in something; to skip or avoid an activity or event.
Spoiled for Choice:
Having a wide range of options or alternatives to choose from, often making the decision-making process difficult due to the abundance of good choices.
Real Treat:
Something enjoyable or delightful; an experience or item that brings genuine pleasure or satisfaction.
Make Good Use Of:
To utilise or employ something effectively and productively; to derive value or benefit from a resource or opportunity.
Take Advantage Of:
To make the most of an opportunity; to use a situation or resource to one's benefit, often in a positive or strategic way.
More Often Than Not:
A phrase indicating that something occurs or is true a majority of the time; more frequently than not; commonly or usually.
Grammar--Vocabulary-First-and-First-for-Schools-phrasal-verbs.pdf
Phrasal Verbs
Phrasal Verbs
Grammar--Vocabulary-First-and-First-for-Schools-phrasal-verbs-exercises.pdfphrasal-verbs_worksheet-2.pdflinking-words.pdfEXERCISES ON LINKERS 2.pdfLinking Words
Linking Words
Linking-words-and-phrases.pdfSeminar_9_Conjunctions_and_Linking_Words.pdfLesson-12-Unit-5A-Vocabulary-Dependant-Prepositions-1-PDF.pdfDependent Prepositions
Dependent Prepositions
Write your Essay
Write your Essay
https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/skills/writing/b2-writing/opinion-essay
Useful tips and vocabulary: https://www.englishrevealed.co.uk/fce_writing.php
In your English class, you have been talking about buying a house. Now, your English teacher has asked you to write an essay.
Write an essay using all your notes and giving reasons for your point of view.
Some young people find it hard to buy their first house or flat. Do you agree?
NOTES:
Write about....
1. Savings
2. Property prices
3. ................ (your own idea)
1) It wasn't Mark that you met in the shop.
HAVE
It ____ Mark that you met in the shop.
2) She was just going to have her breakfast when the phone rang.
ABOUT
She was just ____ breakfast when the phone rang.
3) Steve didn't manage to complete his work.
FAILED
Steve ____ his work.
4) How long has she been studying English?
BEGIN
When ____ studying English?
5) George wrote his last novel five years ago.
WAS
It _____ George wrote his last novel.
6) Nobody took any notice of his bad behaviour.
ATTENTION
Nobody _____ his bad behaviour.
Use of English Revision
Use of English Revision
Cats
Cats
Cats of all kinds are present in the legends, religion, mythology, and history of (1) ... different cultures. Cave paintings created by early humans display different types of wild cats (2) ... are now extinct, or no longer around. Many of these great beasts saw humans as food, but were hunted by humans in return. Cats similar (3) ... the ones kept as pets today started showing up in artwork thousands of years ago. For example, the ancient Egyptians believed cats were the sacred, or special, animal of a goddess named Bast. They believed that Bast often appeared as a cat, so many ancient Egyptians respected and honoured cats and kittens. (4) ..., other cultures feared cats or thought that they brought illnesses and bad luck. Today, with millions kept as pets in homes around the world, cats have become important members of many families. No one knows for sure when or (5) ... cats became very popular household pets. It's possible that people noticed how cats hunted mice and rats, (6) ... they set food and milk out to keep the cats near their homes. This helped to prevent (7) ... many of these rodents (8) ... coming into homes and eating people's food or spreading sickness.
Listening Exam
Listening Exam
New Words:
New Words:
- As hard as a board: Describes something extremely rigid or inflexible, often used to emphasise the lack of softness or flexibility in an object or material.
- Have an early night: To go to bed and sleep earlier than usual, often with the intention of getting more rest or recuperation.
- Boot (of the car): The rear compartment of a car used for storing luggage, groceries, or other items; also known as the trunk in American English.
- Doze off: To fall into a light or brief sleep, usually unintentionally and often in a relaxed or comfortable environment, such as sitting in a chair or lying down.
Crime & Punishment.pdfReading exercises - Ejercicios para el examen de inglés Cambridge First Certificate.pdfCrime Questions.pdfCrime & Punishment
Crime & Punishment
vocabulary-games-and-activities.pdfEntertainment FCE Listenings.pdfEntertainment & Media
Entertainment & Media
• Do you ever go to concerts?
• How much TV do you watch in a week?
• Do you like the same TV programmes as your parents?
• Tell me about a TV programme you've seen recently.
• Do you enjoy going to parties?
• How often do you read newspapers?
• Do you like going to the cinema?
• Tell me about your favourite film star.
• Do you enjoy playing computer games?
• Do you use the Internet much?
FCE Speaking Part 4 - Arts & Media.pdfCambridge English_ First - Use Of English. Part 1 - With Answers ( PDFDrive ).pdfUoE Part 1
Cambridge English_ First - Use Of English. Part 2 - With Answers ( PDFDrive ).pdfUoE Part 2
Cambridge English_ First - Use Of English. Part 3 - With Answers ( PDFDrive ).pdfUoE Part 3
Cambridge English_ First - Use Of English. Part 4 - With Answers ( PDFDrive ).pdfUoE Part 4
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