Good evening Alessandra! As promised, here are the answers for the Instant IELTS exercises. Of course, we can talk about the questions and any difficulties in our next class on Wednesday. Have a great weekend (not beautiful!)
L :)
p. 115 question 2:
1) yes
2) No - it's about advantages and disadvantages for individual students
3) No
4) Maybe - as examples
5) No
p. 115 question 4:
1) because
2) due to
3) although
4) firstly/for example
5) such as
6) furthermore/moreover/what is more/secondly
7) therefore
8) on the other hand
9) firstly
10) furthermore/moreover/what is more
12) in my opinion/on the other hand
13) furthermore/what is more
p.116 question 6:
1) laboratories and libraries
2) wider range of courses
3) away from family and friends
4) more expensive
5) limits performance
6) permanent
p.116 question 7: Formal Vocabulary:
a - a vast increase
b - people's increased affluence
c - variety of
d - option
e - are not available
f - a wider range
g - requirements
h - drawbacks
i - attain
j - proficient in
k - highly desirable
l - prospective
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Friday 15 November, 2013
Good afternoon Antonio!
Here is a link to some information about the four types of conditional in English (written in Italian). As I said, there are 4: the zero, the first, the second and the third. Read through this for understanding and next week we will swap roles - you will teach me the conditionals and I will be your student!
Happy studying and have a marvellous weekend.
L :)
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Tuesday 12 November, 2013
Hello there Antonio!
Here are some idiomatic expressions which could be very useful in your exam (particularly the speaking part)
I will list a few below, your job is to select the correct option for each sentence and fill in the gap. Bring your answers to class and we'll chat about them on Friday.
1) Doing sport is fun and healthy at the same time. It's a way to kill two ______ with one stone.
(cats/elephants/humans/birds)
2) Once in a ________ moon I go to the theatre.
(red/gold/sunny/blue)
3) I'm afraid hip hop isn't my cup of ________. (coffee/vodka/tea/whisky)
4) Just a moment... I've got the answer on the ______ of my tongue.
(tip/top/tap/back)
What do you think the following expressions mean? :-
5) "Learning English is worth its weight in gold"
6) "Oh no! Our plans are ruined and now everything is up in the air!"
7) "I think he's a highly unprofessional employee. I want to wash my hands of him and hire somebody new"
8) "Great minds think alike" - remember this from today's class?!
Also: here is a link to the British Council website which has some really useful IELTS advice and even some practice exams! Click on the web address below to access a page with helpful hints for the exam.
Enjoy your evening! L :)
http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/ielts-practice/ielts-study-tips-and-skills
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