Exam practice May

A listening and writing

Go to this site and complete the exercises 1-6

http://www.real-english.com/reo/53/unit53.html

In pairs

What does 'give me a break mean' in this context?

Does is have any other meanings?

B go to this site and choose the correct word

http://www.esolcourses.com/content/vocabulary/spelling/homophones/multichoice/spelling-confusing-words.html

C Speaking with partner

Introducing yourself to others is important, whether it be to a friend, a friend you meet online, or through a common acquaintance. So, what are some common topics of conversation when you meet people for the first time? Think about what we talked about earlier this week.

Discuss with your partners.

D

go to this page and choose either windows or real player

http://www.esl-lab.com/small/smallrd1.htm

answer the questions

Click on parts II and III and complete the exercises

E

Make a list of topics of conversation that are appropriate and inappropriate when meeting people for the first time?

Talk with other students and try to identify which of these rules are culture-specific and which are universal from culture to culture.

Discuss the best ways that a man can ask a woman out, or to marry him.

How is is different in different cultures?

F

Go to these wbsites and put the sentences in the correct order

http://www.eslfast.com/writing/scrambled_past01.htm

http://www.eslfast.com/writing/scrambled_present_perfect01.htm


G Write a letter/email

Your friend is coming to UK. She/He is single and is looking for a British girlfiriend/boyfriend, husband or wife.

Write a letter to her explaining the differences of meeting people for the first time. Tell her the things that are good to say and things which are not good to say.

Tell her the differences about meeting a partner in UK from back home. Describe the types of things which would help. Tell him/her about someone you know who is married to a British person or has a partner who is British

Save the letter in word or write on paper.