- •Unit 1 Getting into University
- •Learning a Foreign Language
- •In the following text, one or two, (but not more) of the linking words and phrases are correct and the others are incorrect. Underline the correct ones.
- •Revision and Consolidation
- •I. Put each of the following words in the correct space in the passage below.
- •II. Put the correct word from the following list in each space below.
- •III. Put each of the following words or phrases in its correct space in the passage below.
- •IV. Write the missing words in the sentences below. Choose from the following:
- •I am a Student Now
- •My University
- •Task 1.
- •Task 2.
- •Our Studies
- •Getting Down To Work
- •Asking for advice.
- •Advising someone to do something.
- •Advising someone not to do something.
- •Task 1. Role-play
- •Revision and Consolidation
- •II. Read the following article about holiday English language courses in Scotland. Write the correct word from the box in each blank.
- •Holiday Courses in Scotland
- •III. Put a circle round the letter of the correct word to use in each blank.
- •IV. Fill in prepositions.
- •V. Each of the following sentences contains errors. Find the errors and correct them.
- •VI. Translate from Russian/Belarusian into English.
- •Unit 3 Success and Failure Focus Vocabulary
- •Taking Exams
- •Succeeding
- •Failing
- •Difficulty
- •Your friend is having difficulties with getting ready for exams. Give him/her some advice on preparing for them.
- •After the Exams
- •A Student's Guide to Exam Stress.
- •Revision and Consolidation
- •I. Fill in the missing words from the box.
- •II. Choose the word or phrase which best complete each sentence. Give one
- •III. Read the following school progress report. Put a circle round the letter of
- •IV. Explain the difference between:
- •V. Each of the following sentences contains errors. Find the errors and correct them.
- •VI. Translate from Russian into English.
- •No More All-Nighters
- •Being Late
- •Making Appointments
- •Role-play
- •School Reunion
- •Vocabulary
- •Seasons and Weather
- •Seasons and Weather
- •Weather - Climate
- •Ex. 18 Read the letter and write back.
- •Don't Gild the Lily!
- •В. Weather Forecast Focus Vocabulary
- •Information about the weather provided by radio, tv or newspapers
- •I. Put each of the following adjectives in the correct space in the passage below.
- •II. Finish each sentence on the left below with the correct verb on the right.
- •III. Complete each sentence by choosing the best alternative. Look up any words you are not sure about.
- •IV. Fill in the prepositions.
- •V. Give the opposite for the following.
- •Unit 2 All Work and No Game Make Jack a Dull Boy
- •About Leisure Habits in Britain Going to the cinema
- •Only One in Three Do It Themselves!
- •Invitations, suggestions, offers How to accept or decline them.
- •Possible responses
- •Bill Wise Gives Advice
- •Let's Have a Picnic
- •Gardening
- •Vocabulary
In the following text, one or two, (but not more) of the linking words and phrases are correct and the others are incorrect. Underline the correct ones.
rua Quintino Bocaiuva
47 apt-602
Floresta CEP 90000
Porto Alegra
Brazil
12 December 1998
Mr James Kennedy
Director
The Benson Institute
18, KimberleyWay
London WIP 48T
Dear Mr Kennedy,
The principal at the college where I work suggested that I should write to you (a) for to/in order to/so as to/so that find out more information about the Benson Scholarship for advanced students of English, (b) as/because/for/due to he feels I could be a suitable candidate for this particular scholarship.
I first visited England eight years ago (c) then/when/as/while I was twenty-one years old, (d) immediately after graduating/as soon as graduated/following 1 graduated/ having graduated in Chemistry at the University of Rio. (e) At first/Then/At the beginning/In the beginning I could speak no English.
(f) Despite this, /Nevertheless, /But/Although I managed to find some work.
(g) So/Thus/Unfortunately/Meanwhile I could only afford language classes twice a week, and (h) owing to/consequently/as a result/so that, I had to rely on my own resources to acquire as much English as possible, (i) Really, /In fact, /Presently,/Actually, to my surprise I managed to pass Cambridge First Certificate after only two years, and (j) following/subsequently/after/lately, I took the Proficiency exam (k) since/just before/prior to/on leaving England four years ago. (1) On/No sooner/Having/When returning home, I was lucky enough to find a job teaching English at the Academy School. I have thoroughly enjoyed my involvement in the profession, (m) But/In addition/However/Moreover, I now feel the time has come for me to re-acquaint myself with an English-speaking environment (n) to/in order to/so that/so maintain the standard of my English, (o) That is why, /Furthermore, /On the other hand, /Moreover, I would very much like to pursue my growing interest in English literature.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely,
Ms Manuela Rodrigez
Write a similar letter of application for a scholarship, giving information about yourself and your background and why you would like the scholarship.
Revision and Consolidation
I. Put each of the following words in the correct space in the passage below.
courses last degree
studies graduate grant
student keen fees
Harry is 21. He passed his school exams with good marks and left school at 19. Now he's at university. He's a (a) _________and he receives a (b)________from the state to help him pay the university (c)_________and his personal expenses. He is very (d)______on his subject, mathematics, and it will be useful to him in the future. He works hard and enjoys his (e)__________. University (f) _______in Britain usually last (g)______for three years. After this, Harry hopes to (h) ______. A good (i) ______will get him a good job.