Saturday, May 7, 2011

My Future My Plan: Engaging Students as Leaders in Planning for Their Future

Presenters:
Gerardine Wurzburg
President, State of the Art, Inc.
Dana Sheets
Producer, State of the Art, Inc.
Pam Stenhjem
Associate Director, NCSET



MS. STENHJEM: I think we’ll just go ahead and get started. Thanks, everyone, for introducing yourselves. I really appreciate it. My name is Pam Stenhjem. And I’m the Associate Director of the Youth and Family Participation Network at the National Center on Secondary Education and Transition at the University of Minnesota.
On behalf of our center, I’d like to welcome all of you to this month’s teleconference call.
Before we begin, I would like to request if anyone is using a speakerphone to remind you to please put your phone on mute, which will tone down any background noise that may occur during the call. And I’d like to thank you for doing that.
Today’s topic for the teleconference is “My Future, My Plan: Engaging Students as Leaders in Planning for Their Future.”
And we’re very lucky to have two people with us today who have worked on several very innovative and important projects related to student leadership and planning for the future.
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Vietnamese students weak in planning their future


Graduation

A lot of students will have similar answers lto Van’s when they are asked about the plan for the future, especially preparation for future jobs.
Analysts can see problems in the answer - stressing that this explains why too many students do not have plans for work after they leave university lecture halls. They also said that the lack of necessary preparation for post-university explains why the percentage of unemployed university graduates and the percentage of graduates who have to work in untrained fields has been increasing rapidly.
The analysts have pointed out that it is not difficult for high school graduates to choose study options which fit their capability, but it is not always easy to choose the study branches they love.
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Thursday, May 5, 2011

Study English IELTS Preparation - Series 1

Study English is a series of English language programs for intermediate to advanced learners, especially those using English for study purposes and those preparing for IELTS.


Study English IELTS Preparation - Series 1
Study English IELTS Preparation - Series 1

Select an episode and watch the program plus download and read study notes and practise your learning by completing the activities.

You can access all 26 episodes from Study English Series 1 via this index page.

The Series 1 Guide provides a quick reference to the contents of each episode.

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Episode Twenty Six: Urban Archaeology

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In this episode we are going to look at classification - how things are sorted into classes or groups. Plus we will practice the pronunciation of final s sounds.
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Urban Archaeology
In this episode we are going to look at classification - how things are sorted into classes or groups. Plus we will practise the pronunciation of final s sounds.


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For IELTS Writing Task 1 and Writing Task 2, remember to leave some time to check whether the subjects of your sentences agree with the verb in number and person.

Remember also that uncountable nouns are singular.
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Episode Twenty Five: Copyright

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In this episode we will talk abut simple present tense, definitions and technical vocabulary, all the things you need to know and use to write a report.
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Copyright
In this episode we will talk abut simple present tense, definitions and technical vocabulary, all the things you need to know and use to write a report.


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In IELTS Writing Task 1 and Writing Task 2 it is important to organise your information well, write accurately using appropriate structures and vocabulary, and demonstrate good punctuation and correct spelling.
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Episode Twenty Four: Perfect Siesta

Episode Twenty Four: Perfect Siesta
In this episode we are going to look at intonation - the meaning behind the tone of your voice. Plus we review the use of the comma.
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Perfect Siesta
In this episode we are going to look at intonation - how we use a rising or falling tone of voice to convey meaning. Plus we review the use of the comma.


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For IELTS Writing Task 1 and Writing Task 2, remember to leave approximately two minutes to check your punctuation, including capital letters.
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Episode Twenty Three: Octopuses

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In this episode we're going to talk about ways to describe appearance, character and behaviour.
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Octopuses
In this episode we are going to talk about ways to describe appearance, character and behaviour.

Providing a good clear description of someone may be particularly useful when participating in Part 2 of the IELTS Speaking test.


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In the IELTS speaking test, when describing someone, make your description more interesting by including information about the person’s attitude, behaviour and intellectual ability, in addition to describing their physical characteristics.

This will give you an opportunity to demonstrate a good range of vocabulary.
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Episode Twenty Two: Finance Report

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In this episode we will listen to a finance report and learn about numerical data.
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Finance Report
In this episode we will listen to a finance report and learn about numerical data.

It is important to be able to understand and describe numerical data using decimals, fractions and currencies.


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Because comprehension of numbers is an important skill which may be assessed in any section of the IELTS test, regularly practising saying and writing numbers, numerals and digits in various contexts is helpful, and this will also build your confidence.
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Episode Twenty One: Watching Birds

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In this episode we'll learn about the continuous tense and practice some sentence stress.
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Watching Birds
In this epsiode we will learn about the continuous tense and practice some sentence stress.


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In IELTS Writing Task 1 when describing current trends and changes that are taking place at the moment, remember to use the present continuous tense.

Generally, the present simple tense would be used in IELTS Writing Task 2.

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Episode Twenty: Torres Strait

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In this episode we will talk about places, locations and directions.
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Torres Strait
In this episode we will talk about places, locations and directions.


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In IELTS Writing Task 1 and Writing Task 2 it is important to check that you have followed the rules for using capital letters correctly.

Remember it is best to learn these rules, but when in doubt about which words to capitalise, always consult a dictionary.
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Episode Nineteen: Weather Report

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In this epsiode we'll be listening to numbers and practise saying and spelling them.
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Weather Report
In this epsiode we will listen to numbers and practise saying and spelling them.


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Remember the present participle has an active meaning, referring to a person or thing that causes a feeling, while the past participle has a passive meaning, referring to a person who experiences a feeling. Set time aside to learn the differences between and uses of these two participles.
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Episode Eighteen: Salinity

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In this episode we'll be looking at language you can use to describe processes, including transition signals.
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Salinity
In this episode we will look at language you can use to describe processess, including transition signals.


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When describing processes in IELTS Writing Task 1, it is important to identify clearly the sequence and order of the stages using a variety of Transition Signals, including participial phrases of time.

These provide variety in sentence structure and coherence in your writing.
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Episode Seventeen: Water and Ageing

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In this episode we're going to look at some of the features of formal, written English.
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Water and Ageing
In this episode we will look at some of the features of formal, written English.


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In the Academic Module of IELTS Writing Task 1 and Writing Task 2, it is important to use formal English.

Be careful that your writing is consistent, in other words, different writing styles should not be mixed.

Always leave some time to check your writing.
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Episode Sixteen: DVT

Episode Sixteen: DVT
In this episode we'll discuss how to talk about things in the future.
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DVT
In this episode we will discuss how to talk about things in the future.


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In the Reading module of the IELTS Test, it is important to identify the topic sentences in order to get a better understanding of the reading passages. This is helpful when scanning a passage for general or specific information because it can pinpoint on which paragraph to focus for answers.

Remember when matching paragraphs with headings in the Reading test, a heading is similar to a topic sentence.
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Episode Fifteen: Sea Floor

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In this episode we're going to look at adjectives - how you order them and how you use them to compare and describe things.
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Sea Floor
In this episode we are looking at adjectives - how you order them and how you use them to compare and describe things.


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In IELTS Writing Task 1, it is important to use adjectives to describe the kind of changes and/or trends found in graphs, tables or charts.

Adjectives are equally important in IELTS Writing Task 2 and the Speaking test, when describing persons, places or things. You can present a broad range of vocabulary discussing the various IELTS topics such as the environment, education, society, etc.

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Episode Fourteen: Junk DNA

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In this episode we're going to look at conditional sentences. They're sentences that use 'if'.
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Junk DNA
In this epsiode we will look conditional sentences, or sentences that use the word if.


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Remember to use a variety of sentences in your language, and in particular complex if clauses.

Conditional clauses are useful and relevant in Part 3 of the IELTS Speaking test, when speculating about the future or expressing your opinion, is important.
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Episode Thirteen: Under the Sea

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In this epsiode we're going to look at articles, indefinite articles 'a' and 'an' and the definite article 'the'.
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Under the Sea
In this epsiode we will look at when to use indefinite articles like a or an and when to use the definite article the.


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To remind you when to use the or a/an remember that:

the belongs to the group of "th" words – this/these, that/those – and refers to a particular or definite person, place or thing.

a/an belongs to the words meaning "one" and means an example of one of something.
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Episode Twelve: Carbon Cycle

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In this epsiode we're going to look at how to describe cycles and also the use and purpose of phrasal verbs.
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Carbon Cycle
In this epsiode we will look at how to describe cycles and also the use and purpose of phrasal verbs.



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As phrasal verbs have more than one meaning and the meanings may not be understood from the meanings of the individual words in the phrase, it is important to consult a dictionary when learning phrasal verbs.

It is helpful when building your vocabulary with phrasal verbs to write sample sentences showing these verbs in context.

Be aware that phrasal verbs are used in the IELTS listening test.
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Episode Eleven: Recounting the Past

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In this episode we're going to look at ways to talk about something that's happened in the past.
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Recounting the Past
In this episode we will look at ways to talk about something that has happened in the past.

Plus we will look at ways to form compound and complex sentences.

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When recounting in the past whether it writing a biography or describing a sequence of events for example, it is important to establish clearly the relationship between different past actions. 

The past perfect focuses on a specific past time first and then refers back to an action, event or situation that occurred before that time.

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Episode Ten: Solar House

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In this episode we're going to look at ways of connecting ideas.
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Solar House
In this episode we are going to look at ways of connecting both simple and complex ideas.

One way of doing this is to use conjunctions or words that join.


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In both IELTS writing tasks, it is important to use a variety of sentence types, including simple, compound and complex.

This makes your writing formal, more mature and interesting.
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Episode Nine: ADHD

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In this episode we'll be talking about acronyms, abbreviations and names.
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ADHD
In this episode we will talk about acronyms, abbreviations and names. We will also do some vocabularly building.


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In formal academic writing, acronyms and abbreviations should only be used if they are well known or frequently referred to in your essay.

Remember to give its full form first, followed by the acronym or abbreviation in parentheses.
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Episode Eight: Crocodile Tourism

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In this episode we'll look at how to use the relative pronouns, that, which and who and practice linking words when speaking English.
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Crocodile Tourism
In this episode we look at how to correctly use the relative pronouns, that, which and who and we will also practise linking words when speaking English.


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In the IELTS Speaking Test, it is important to speak clearly, at a reasonable pace and in a smooth manner. This is achieved by linking your words.

To make your spoken English sound natural you need to link words ending in a 'final consonant' sound to words with an 'initial vowel' sound.
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Episode Seven: Enviro-Loo

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In this episode we'll be talking about the types of language needed to describe processes.
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Enviro-Loo
This episode uses an environmental story with a difference to illustrate the types of language needed to describe processes.


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When describing a process or procedure in IELTS Writing Task 1, it is important to use passive constructions. This makes your writing impersonal and more formal. For general descriptions, the present passive is commonly used. When reporting a particular procedure, like conducting a survey, past passive verb forms are commonly used. Remember to use sequence markers, for example: first, then, after that, finally. These make your writing cohesive and your sentences flow smoothly.
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Episode Six: Greenhouse Gases

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In this episode we'll be looking at the language of cause and effect. Plus the names of countries and nationalities.
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Greenhouse Gases
In this episode we will be looking the language of cause and effect by talking about greenhouse gases and global warming.

Plus we will look at the English names of the major countries of the world and their nationalities.


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Knowing the nationalities of countries and using them correctly is helpful in the Speaking section of the IELTS test.

During the test you will have the opportunity to talk about your country, the people, and possibly where you have travelled or plan to travel so that you can speak about other countries and identify other nationalities.
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Episode Five: Global Warming

Episode Five: Global Warming
In this episode we're going to look at ways of brainstorming, taking notes and developing ideas.
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Global Warming
In this episode we will be looking at ways of brainstorming, taking notes and developing ideas.

Our topic will be global warming and the environment.


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You can make your writing style more interesting by using referents and, thereby, avoiding repetition of nouns, which would make your writing monotonous.

Remember using referents is an essential writing skill for IELTS Writing Task 2.
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Episode Four: Rising Dollar

Episode Four: Rising Dollar
In this episode we're going to be making comparisons and looking at prepositions of time.
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Rising Dollar
In this episode we are going to be making comparisons and also look at prepositions of time.

We will hear from an academic who will talk about the Australian economy and the Australian dollar.


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In IELTS Writing task 1, it is important to make factual statements, about the data in graphs, tables or pie charts.

Statements describing trends in must be supported by examples, and taken from the information supplied in the IELTS question.

When describing data use a variety of structures, including both ‘per cent’ and ‘percentage’, and comparative language.

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Episode Three: Company Growth

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In this epsiode we look at the language of description. We will talk about businesses and different ways to discuss economic information.
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Company Growth
In this epsiode we look at the language of description.

We are going to talk about businesses and different ways to discuss economic information.



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Include data as evidence or examples to support your description, and make a comment to show you understand the significance of what you are describing.

Make your descriptions of data complete.

Also use a variety of language constructions, and make sure you use Prepositions of Time correctly.
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Episode Two: Vitamin D

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In this epsiode we look at ways of discussing a topic and the difference between fact and opinion.
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Vitamin D
In this episode we are going to look at ways of discussing a topic.

When you are writing or speaking, you can present facts, or you can use your opinion - but how can you tell the difference?


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Modal Verbs are very useful in texts requiring opinions such as IELTS Writing Task 2, and the Speaking test.

When making suggestions and giving advice use should.

When describing future possibility and probability, use may or might.

When giving opinions, use Modal Verbs. Remember too, that Modality is a register of politeness.
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Episode One: Electronic Crime

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Electronic Crime
In this episode we will hear someone talking about a new type of crime - electronic crime.

Then we will look at word families and do some spelling.


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It is easier to remember words linked to a particular topic. So, learn words in topic areas, and also learn word forms.

IELTS has two Writing Tasks, Task 1 and Task 2. It is important to use words that are more formal, sophisticated and accurate in your writing for IELTS.

Every day try to learn and master at least 10 new words and review these words frequently.

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Monday, May 2, 2011

PRACTICE 2

1. There's nothing we can do about it now, we'll just have to put it __________ to experience.

A. on B. in C. off D. down
2. The area has become a haven for people tired of the hectic _________ of city life.
A. pace B. speed C. style D. way
3. It gives you a _________ of achievement if you actually make it to the end of a very long book.
A. feeling B. sense C. emotion D. sensation

4. Gravity is a natural __________.
A. phenomenon B. fact C. occurrence D. happening

5. Even the smallest baby can __________ its mother by her voice.
A. identify B. discover C. clarify D. classify
6. Please wait for him until he _________ back.
A. came B. will come C. comes D. coming

7. What ________? You look fascinated.
A. are you reading B. do you read C. will you read D. did you read
8. I ________ some evening classes this semester, and I have a lot of homework.
A. take B. am taking C. am going to take D. was taking
9. John _________ in the river now.
A. swim B. swims
C. swimming D. is swimming

10. He _________ speaking English every day.
A. practice B. practices
C. is practicing D. practiced

11. Advertisements on TV ________ more competitive than ever before.
A. becomes B. is becoming
C. are becoming D. have become

12. I think her __________ right now.
A. is studying B. studied
C. studies D. to study

13. My best friend and adviser, George, __________ tonight.
A. come B. are coming
C. to come D. is coming

14. The Earth _________ round the Sun.
A. went B. go
C. is going D. goes

15. Will you buy an electric car when they _________ available?
A. will become B. are becoming
C. became D. become

KEY
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D
6.
C
11.
C
2.
A
7.
A
12.
A
3.
B
8.
B
13.
D
4.
A
9.
D
14.
D
5.
A
10.
B
15.
D
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PRACTICE 3

1. Who wrote the __________ for the film 'Chariots of Fire'?

A. script B. libretto B. screenplay D. speech
2. He was often cast ________ the villain.
A. as B. like C. for D. with
3. Ellis Pike was chosen to act the __________ of the lawyer in the film.
A. play B. part C. role D. B and C are correct
4. The __________ took a fresh look at the life of Darwin.
A. documentary B. galaxy C. science fiction D. feature film
5. The film's 129 minutes were _________ down from 150 hours of footage.
A. shortened B. edited C. reduced D. summarized
6. Since the 1930, chemical insecticides such as D.D.T __________ very effective in destroying _________ insects.
A. has proved / disease-carrying B. have proved / disease-carrying
C. has proved / carrying-disease D. proved / disease-carrying
7. I borrow four books on gardening the last time I ________ to the library.
A. go B. went C. had gone D. have gone
8. As soon as you _________ that, I’d like to start preparing lunch.
A. have done B. will do C. did D. have been doing
9. ________ you _________ the composition yet?
A. Are / do B. Will / do C. Are / doing D. Have / done
10. I ________ hundreds of students, but I ________ such a hopeless class as this.
A. taught / meet B. have taught / have never met
C. taught / met D. teach / meet
11. How many lessons ________ up to now?
A. did she learn B. is she learning
C. does she learn D. has she learned
12. No, you’ve got it wrong. Michael _________ for Canada yet.
A. doesn’t leave B. hasn’t left
C. isn’t leaving D. won’t leave
13. _________ this seminar before?
A. Do you take B. Did you take
C. Have you taken D. Has you taken
14. It was very good, but I _________ many things since then.
A. forget B. forgot C. have forgotten D. has forgotten
15. Have you eaten dinner yet? Yes, I’ve eaten dinner ________.
A. yet B. already C. so far D. lately


KEY
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B
6.
B
11.
D
2.
A
7.
B
12.
B
3.
D
8.
A
13.
C
4.
A
9.
D
14.
C
5.
B
10.
B
15.
B
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PRACTICE 4

1. I have vivid _________ of that evening.

A. memoirs B. accounts C. reminiscences D. memories
2. A church service was held in _________ of the victims.
A. remembrance B. memory C. celebration D. recollection
3. Your hair and eyes ________ me of your mother.
A. strike B. remind C. reminisce D. recalling
4. That tune really __________ back memories.
A. carries B. reminds C. recalls D. brings
5. I completely forgot _________ Gemma's party.
A. about B. of C. off D. for
6. “The earthquake surprised everyone.” “Yes, I was reading the paper when it __________.”
A. had hit B. hit C. has hit D. had been hit
7. Fatemah looked down to discover a snake at her feet. When she saw it, she ________.
A. was screaming B. had screamed C. screamed D. screams
8. A small stone struck the windshield while we _________ down the gravel road.
A. drive B. were driving C. had driven D. had been driving
9. We were having dinner while it _________.
A. rains B. is going to rain C. raining D. was raining
10. While the reporter __________ the policeman, the robber escape.
A. interviewing B. was interviewing C. had been interviewing D. has been interviewing
11. While her husband was in the army, Joyce ________ to him twice a week.
A. was writing B. wrote C. have written D. had written
12. He ________ fast when a dog crossed the street.
A. is driving B. drove C. was driven D. was driving
13. Martha dances badly, but Sonja dances _________ than Martha.
A. badly B. more badly C. worse D. worst
14. My father drives fast, but I drive ________ than my father.
A. more fast B. faster C. fast D. more fastly
15. You work late yesterday, but I worked _________ than you.
A. more late B. later C. late D. more lately





KEY
1.
D
6.
B
11.
B
2.
A
7.
C
12.
D
3.
B
8.
B
13.
C
4.
D
9.
D
14.
B
5.
A
10.
B
15.
B
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PRACTICE 5

1. A thwarted love affair is the very _________ of fiction.

A. material B. object C. stuff D. belongings
2. She's a/an _________ editor in the reference department of a publishing company.
A. associate B. lower C. minor D. trivial
3. The decision has left many party members _________ their heads.
A. scratching B. rubbing C. scuffing D. cutting
4. Fax machines were a wonderful _________ at the time.
A. discovery B. invention C. detection D. finding
5. His public speeches are in direct __________ to his personal lifestyle.
A. negation B. disagreement C. contradiction D. difference
6. She gave the man an injection. It made him go to sleep.
A. She gave the man an injection which made him go to sleep.
B. She gave the man an injection, which made him go to sleep.
C. She gave the man an injection that made him go to sleep.
D. All are correct.
7. Is that the man ________?
A. you lent the money to B. you lend money
C. whom did you lend the money D. whom lent the money
8. The voters were overwhelmingly against the candidate _________ proposals called for high taxes.
A. who is B. whose C. whom he had D. that his
9. “The girl with ________ I am sharing the room is untidy,” Mary said.
A. who B. whose C. which D. whom
10. The company ________ employees are on strike is closing down fro two weeks.
A. who B. whom C. whose D. all are correct
11. To create an idea, or plan using your imagination is to_________.
A. work out B. think over C. think up D. think about
12. To speak to someone without letting them answer is to _________.
A. talk over B. talk at C. talk to D. talk about
13. To get an illness from someone is to ________.
A. pick it up B. truck it in C. take it away D. bring it about
14. To eat less of something to improve your health is to __________ on it.
A. strip down B. cut back C. run D. cut off
15. To get into a building or a car using force is to ___________.
A. break out B. break down C. break in D. break up


KEY
1. C
2. A
3. A
4. B
5. C
6. D
7. A
8. B
9. D
10.C
11.C
12.B
13.A
14.B
15.C
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PRACTICE 6

1. Local residents have come out in __________ to the planned closure.
A. opposition B. conflict C. oppose D. contradict

2. We __________ threats of this kind very seriously.
A. have B. make
C. give D. take

3. She can be as _________ as a mule.
A. stubborn B. stupid C. slow D. quick

4. You will need to _________ them of your enthusiasm for the job.
A. advice B. convince C. persuade D. prove

5. The ambulance got there just __________ time to save his life.
A. at B. on C. in D. of

6. Pete, _________ her good friend, will help her.
A. is B. being C. be D. been

7. He could not help __________.
A. to cry B. cried C. cry D. crying

8. We appreciate __________ from you.
A. hearing B. hear C. to hear D. heard

9. He rushed out of the room, _________ the door as he went.
A. slammed B. to slam C. slamming D. slams

10. The instructor praised her __________.
A. to write B. written C. writing D. write

11. Margaret’s worst fault is _________.
A. to late B. been late C. late
D. being late

12. The spy admitted _________ some highly secret information to enemy agents.
A. having given B. having been given C. to have given D. to have been given

13. The nurse suggested _________ two aspirins.
A. taking B. being taking C. to take D. to be taken

14. Be careful not to step on the _________ glass.
A. breaking B. broke
C. break D. broken

15. The __________ passengers jumped into the lifeboat when notified that the ship was sinking.
A. exciting B. excite C. excited D. excitedly

KEY
1. A
2. D
3. A
4. B
5. C
6. B
7. D
8. A
9. C
10.C
11.D
12.A
13.A
14.D
15.C
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PRACTICE 7

1. If it’s cotton or linen, use a hot ________.

A. kettle              B. vacuum cleaner             C. iron                    D. copper

2. I paid Gower what I _______ him.
A. lent             B. owed                     C. loaned             D. presented

3. As people _________ more wealth, they tend to spend a greater proportion of their incomes.
A. accumulate             B. lose             . distribute              D. need

4. The blood area receives a large _________ from one of the unions.
A. donation B. award C. help D. support

5. People tend to _________ beautiful things.
A. disparage B. complain of C. under-estimate D. appreciate

6. I am reading the history of the Internet. Did you know it _______ in the 1960s?
A. begins B. is going to begin C. began D. is beginning

7. We were having dinner while it ________.
A. rains             B. is going to rain             C. raining             D. was raining

8. Sarah has a car. Maybe she _________ you to the airport.
A. is going to take               B. will take                    C. is taking              D. takes

9. Monica is our best swimmer. I think she ________ the race tomorrow.
A. is going to win        B. will win
C. wins         D. both A and B are correct

10. Is that the phone? I ________ it.
A. is going to get       B. will get
C. get        D. both A and B are correct

11. If you have questions about the Waterson Case, talk to Louis Ramirez. He ________ you.
A. is going to help        B. will help
C. help        D. both A and B are correct

12. Isabelle Rolette won’t be able to finance changes at Belle Vie until she ________ a lender.
A. is going to find B. will find
B. finds D. has found

13. He ________ Law at Sheffield University next year.
A. is going to study        B. is studying
C. studies        D. both A and B are correct

14. “I am hungry.” “Oh, I _______ you a sandwich.
A. will make        B. am going to make
C. make        D. both A and B are correct

15. The flight _______ at 8 p.m.
A. is going to leave        B. will leave
C. leaves        D. both b and C are correct


KEY
1. C
2. B
3. A
4. A
5. D
6. C
7. D
8. B
9. D
10. B
11.B
12.D
13.D
14.A
15. D
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