FCE Part 2: March 2024

Tuesday, 26 March 2024

10.7.- Extreme Adjectives and How to Write an Essay

What type of adjectives are the ones in orange?

Vocabulary Exercise 1 on page 86 about Extreme Adjectives on Wordwall

https://wordwall.net/es/resource/70726495

Vocabulary Exercise 2 on page 86 about Classifying the Extreme Adjectives into Positive and Negative

https://wordwall.net/es/resource/70726609

Individual Online Exercise about Extreme Adjectives

https://www.englishcoursemalta.com/learn/extreme-adjectives-exercises/

Collaborative Reading Aloud of the Exam Task and the Sample Essay on page 86

Essay Structure

Source: https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/Images/581163-b2-first-for-schools-preparing-for-exam-success-self-study-writing-activities-part-1.pdf

Individual Writing Exam Task on page 86

10.6.- Phrasal Verbs with 'out'

What type of verbs are they?

Say a phrasal verb with its definition and a statement in which is used.

For example, 'Put off which means to postpone: the concert needs to be put off because of the weather,'

Collaborative Vocabulary Exercise on Wordwall about identifying the Meaning of the Phrasal Verbs with 'out'

https://wordwall.net/es/resource/70725984

Collaborative Exercise 2 on page 85

Individual Exam Task on page 85

Oral Practice about the Phrasal Verbs with 'out'

https://wordwall.net/es/resource/70726082

10.5.- Speaking Part 3 and 4

Do you remember what speaking test parts 3 and 4 are about?

Video about the Speaking Test B2 Part 3

Video quiz:

https://app.kwizie.ai/en/qp/633788

Video about the Speaking Test B2 Part 4

Book Exercises on page 84

10.4.- Review of the causative

What do you wish someone did for you?

for example, 'I wish my wife prepared my breakfast every morning.'

Collaborative Book Exercise 5 on page 83

Individual Online Exercise about the Causative

https://www.tolearnenglish.com/cgi2/myexam/voir2r.php?id=119087

Oral Practice of Book Exercise 6 on page 83

10.3.- Review of wish and if only

Say a product you wish and why?

for example, 'an American cheesecake made of Swiss cheese as it tastes delicious'

Collaborative Online Exercise about Wishes and Regrets

https://test-english.com/grammar-points/b1-b2/wishes-regrets/2/

Individual Online Exercise about Wishes and Regrets

https://test-english.com/grammar-points/b1-b2/wishes-regrets/

Oral Practice about Wishes and Regrets

https://wordwall.net/es/resource/68991378

10.2.- More Shopping Vocabulary and Listening Practices

What do you think about shopping in Cancun?

for example, 'I honestly think shopping at Liverpool in Plaza Las Américas is a delightful experience due to its wide selection of brands and the comfortable shopping environment.'

I honestly think...

I am absolutely convinced that...

I firmly believe that...

Undoubtedly, I think...

I strongly feel that...

Clearly, it seems to me that...

I am completely sure that...

Collaborative Reading Aloud of the Article Shopping in London to introduce More Shopping Vocabulary

Shopping in London

In London, shopping is an immersive experience, offering a diverse range of brands and products to cater to every taste. The city boasts a vast catalogue of stores, from iconic luxury brands in upscale areas like Mayfair to trendy boutiques in Shoreditch. Whether strolling down bustling high streets or exploring hidden gems in vibrant neighborhoods, shoppers can find an impressive array of options on offer.

At the checkout, Londoners often opt for the convenience of debit cards, streamlining transactions with ease. However, it's crucial to remain vigilant about overspending and accumulating debt, especially in a city known for its tempting shopping destinations.

Many retailers in London provide guarantees on their products, ensuring quality and customer satisfaction, which adds to the overall shopping experience. From the grandeur of Westfield shopping centres to the charm of Covent Garden's market stalls, London offers a diverse mall landscape.

Whether navigating crowded aisles with a trolley in a supermarket or clicking items off an online shopping list, the city's shopping scene caters to various preferences and lifestyles. London truly epitomizes the essence of shopping, blending tradition with innovation to create a dynamic retail environment for locals and tourists alike.

Exercise about More Shopping Vocabulary on Wordwall

https://wordwall.net/es/resource/70722282

Book Exercise 1 on page 82

Oral Book Exercise 2 on page 82

Listening Exam Task on page 82

10.1.- Clothing and Shopping Vocabulary

What is your favourite clothing store and why?

Collaborative Exercise 1 on page 80 about matching the opposite adjectives on Wordwall

https://wordwall.net/es/resource/70720394

Team discussion of exercises 3 and 4 on page 80

Oral Team Discussion

Individual Oral Practice by turns

Collaborative reading of exercise 5 on page 80

Exercise 5 on page 80 part 1 on Wordwal:
https://wordwall.net/es/resource/92818057

Exercise 5 on page 80 part 2 on Wordwall:

https://wordwall.net/es/resource/92818395

Individual Reading Practice of the Exam task on pages 80 and 81

Position of the Adverbs of Manner and Opinion

Part 1: Adverbs of Manner

Adverbs of manner describe how an action is performed.
They usually end in -ly, but not always.
They answer the question: How?

🏗️ Position Rules for Adverbs of Manner:

✅ Rule 1: They usually go after the main verb or after the object (if there is one)

Verb only:
➤ He speaks clearly.
➤ She drives slowly.
Verb + object:
➤ She paints the wall carefully.
➤ They answered the questions politely.

✅ Rule 2: With intransitive verbs (no object), place the adverb directly after the verb

Examples:

He runs fast.
They arrived early.
She smiles sweetly.

Rule 4: Use adverbs of manner at the beginning or end of the sentence for emphasis (less common)

At the beginning (formal/literary style):
➤ Slowly, she walked away.
At the end (most natural position):
➤ She walked away slowly.

Part 2: Adverbs of Opinion

Definition: The adverbs of opinion express what the speaker thinks about a situation, action, or fact. They reflect attitudes, beliefs, or judgments, and are used to show certainty, doubt, evaluation, or perspective. (e.g., clearly, obviously, unfortunately).

Position Rules:

✅ Rule 1: Often placed at the beginning of a sentence:

· Obviously, he made a mistake.

· Fortunately, no one was hurt.

✅ Rule 2: They can also go before the main verb (except be) or after the auxiliary/modal:

· She clearly forgot the meeting.

· He has obviously lied.

· They will probably come.

✅ Rule 3: With the verb to be, they come after the verb:

· He is obviously tired.

· They are definitely right.

Collaborative Online Exercise:

https://wordwall.net/es/resource/92822217

Individual Online Exercise

https://www.topworksheets.com/t/xWXoLAxxEjc

9.6.- How to Write a Report

Have you ever written a report?

for example, 'When I was in high school, I had to write a report every single school week in relation to my weekly chemistry experiment as I used to go to the chemistry lab on Mondays.'

Collaborative Reading of the Exam Task and the Sample Report on page 78

How to Write a Report

Report Structure or Format

1.- Title

2.- Introduction

The purpose of this report is to….

3.- Subheading + Paragraph

Give the relevant facts.

4.- Subheading + Paragraph

Give the relevant facts.

5.- Subheading + Paragraph

Give the relevant facts.

6.- Conclusion

Summarise and Make your recommendations.

Useful Report Phrases

1.- for the introduction (the goal of the report):

The aim of this report is to...
As requested, this report has been written to...
This report aims to outline/assess...
The purpose behind this report is to...

2.- for the body or development:

The first observation to make concerns…
It has to been stressed that…
According to (the majority of respondents)…
In spite of (the fact that)…
Despite (the fact that)…
The outlook for …… is (far from) bright/optimistic/depressing/daunting
The future looks bleak/remains uncertain/is promising
This seems unlikely in the near/foreseeable future

3.- to start the conclusion:

To sum up,...
In conclusion,…
From the research, it can be concluded that…
4.- for the recommendations:

I suggest/recommend
I would like to suggest/recommend
I therefore suggest
I advise you (not) to
I believe it would be beneficial
It would be advisable to
You may wish/want to consider
If you wish to…, you should
If we wish to…, we ought to

Individual Assignment about Writing a Report: Write a report according to the exam task guidelines on page 78 and the B2-level standards from the University of Cambridge seen in class.

9.5.- Nouns suffixes

What is your favourite TV show and why?

List of common B2-level noun suffixes in English

✅ 1. -ment

Meaning: Action or result of an action
Base: Usually verbs
Examples:

develop → development
achieve → achievement
enjoy → enjoyment

✅ 2. -tion / -sion / -ation

Meaning: The process or result of an action
Base: Usually verbs
Examples:

educate → education
inform → information
decide → decision
create → creation

✅ 3. -ness

Meaning: State, quality, or condition
Base: Usually adjectives
Examples:

happy → happiness
dark → darkness
kind → kindness

✅ 4. -ity / -ty

Meaning: State or quality
Base: Usually adjectives
Examples:

curious → curiosity
active → activity
flexible → flexibility

✅ 5. -er / -or

Meaning: Person or thing that does something
Base: Usually verbs
Examples:

teach → teacher
act → actor
write → writer

✅ 6. -ist

Meaning: A person who practices or is an expert in something
Base: Nouns or verbs
Examples:

art → artist
science → scientist
piano → pianist

✅ 7. -ance / -ence

Meaning: State or quality of doing something
Base: Verbs or adjectives
Examples:

resist → resistance
appear → appearance
exist → existence
differ → difference

✅ 8. -hood

Meaning: State or condition, or a group of people
Base: Nouns
Examples:

child → childhood
brother → brotherhood
neighbor → neighborhood

✅ 9. -ship

Meaning: State, quality, or skill
Base: Nouns
Examples:

friend → friendship
leader → leadership
owner → ownership

✅ 10. -dom

Meaning: State, condition, or domain
Base: Nouns and adjectives
Examples:

free → freedom
king → kingdom
wise → wisdom

Collaborative Book Exercise 2 on page 77 on Wordwall

https://wordwall.net/es/resource/70713824

Individual Online Exercise about Noun Suffixes

https://www.autoenglish.org/FCEUse/verbs2nouns.htm

🔄 Irregular Word Formation of Nouns (B2-Level)

Base Word (Verb/Adj.)	Irregular Noun	Notes
decide	decision	-de → -sion change
permit	permission	vowel/consonant change
choose	choice	different root form
prove	proof	irregular vowel and ending
speak	speech	root changes
die	death	major change in root and ending
grow	growth	verb → noun with –th ending
strong	strength	adj. → noun with root change
long	length	adj. → noun with –th and vowel shift
wide	width	adj. → noun with –th
high	height	unique noun form (doesn’t follow –th rule directly)
deep	depth	vowel shift and –th ending
think	thought	irregular past participle form used
know	knowledge	root change + suffix
see	sight	root variation
believe	belief	root and ending change
relieve	relief	spelling and pronunciation change
lose	loss	irregular form
live	life	vowel and consonant shift
advise	advice	pronunciation and spelling difference