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2.5.- How to write an article

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  Writing Exam Task on Page 22 Collaborative Reading of the Article Sample on Page 22 Exercise 1 on page 22 Article Structure 1.- Title Think of an interesting title which will make people want to read your article.   2.- Introduction Start your article in an interesting way. You could ask the reader a question or make a strong statement.   3.- 1st body paragraph The first paragraph should involve the reader in some way.   4.- 2nd body paragraph Build on the interest you have raised in the first paragraph by telling the next part of the story.   5.- Conclusion Finish the article in an interesting way.  This could be humorous or thought-provoking. Individual Exam Task on page 22 Source:  SKIMINS, Adam (2024) How to write article  B2-First (FCE) in Article on  https://engxam.com/handbook/how-to-write-an-article-b2-first-fce/#b2-first-fce-article-structure

2.4.- Fixed phrases

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What do you think about talking to someone  unexpectedly while having a meal alone?   Love at first sight at a restaurant At first sight, the cozy ambiance of the restaurant enveloped Jenna in a comforting sense of ease. The soft glow of candlelight and the gentle murmur of conversation set the perfect backdrop for her evening. Across the room, she noticed Adam, whose confident demeanor immediately attracted her attention. As they exchanged glances, she felt a flutter of excitement.   As the evening progressed, Adam effortlessly kept her company, his witty banter and warm smile easing any nerves she had. However, over time, his tendency to get on her nerves emerged. He often seemed to take her for granted, assuming she would always be there without effort. Despite her growing feelings for him, she couldn't shake the fear that he might break her heart with his indifference.   As days turned into weeks, they gradually lost touch amidst their busy schedules and growing misunderstandin

2.3.- Speaking Part 2

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  Talk about the last restaurant you went. What restaurant was it? Where is it? When did you go? What did you have? I went to Vips next to Walmart in the city centre of Cancun last week and I had an omelet with spinach and vegetables, grapefruit juice, a piece of chocolate bread, and a cup of coffee. Speaking exam-task sample on page 20 Sample video of a Speaking Test Part 2 application Speaking Practice in groups of three Activity feedback by the examiners Plenary about sharing experiences

5.8.- How to write a letter of application

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Would you be interested in the following job vacancy? Why or why not?  Collaborative Reading of the Letter of Application Sample on page 46 Collaborative Exercise 2 on page 46 Structure for a Letter of Application 1. Salutation Dear Sir or Madam  If you  do not know the name  of the person you are writing to, use this. The following is a list of letter salutation examples that are appropriate for letters of application. Dear Hiring Manager Dear Search Committee To whom it may concern Dear Human Resources Manager Dear Sir or Madam 2. The Introductory Paragraph Begin by stating the job for which you are applying. Briefly mention how your skills and experience match the company and/or position; this will give the employer a preview of the rest of your letter. I am writing to apply for the post of Fashion Shop Manager advertised in the ‘News Shopper’ of 14 February 2002. 3. The next paragraphs (the body) In the following paragraphs, explain why you are interested in the job and why you mak

5.7.- Reading and Use of English Part 3

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  Which graduates do you think are more likely to find a job? Collaborative Exercise 1 on Page 45 Individual Exam Task on Page 45

5.6.- Countable and uncountable nouns

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  Noun classifying exercise on Wordwall https://wordwall.net/es/resource/67926411 Book exercises 1 and 2 on page 44 Exercise 3 on page 44 https://wordwall.net/es/resource/68448592 Exercise 4 on page 44 Exercise 5 on page 44 https://wordwall.net/es/resource/68448958 Video about fce speaking test part 1 Speaking exam task practice on page 44

5.5.- Phrasal verbs with take

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What the text 'Training for the future' was about? Collaborative exercise about identifying the meaning of the phrasal verbs with take on page 43 on Wordwall https://wordwall.net/es/resource/67925217   Book exercises 6 and 7 on page 43 Speaking Practice of the Phrasal Verbs with 'Take' https://wordwall.net/es/resource/67991626

5.4.- Training for the future

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  Vocabulary Presentation of the text 'Training for the future' https://lasallecancun-my.sharepoint.com/:p:/g/personal/dc0519_lasallecancun_edu_mx/EUH9FiuWD5pFldrP4cafprEBO-SCdv1Xv7MaqzrJlosn2w?e=iekKeo Reading Exam task on pages 42 and 43 What training programmes are there in your school?

5.3.- Noun suffixes

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What job do you think you will have when you finish school? Book Exercises 4 on page 41 about Noun Suffixes for jobs https://wordwall.net/es/resource/67985032 Book Exercise 5 about forming pairs on page 41 https://wordwall.net/es/resource/67985284 Book Exercise 6 on page 41

5.2.- Future forms

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  How do you think Alba will go at university in New Zealand? I think she will meet new friends. Exercise 1 on page 41 about identifying future forms https://wordwall.net/es/resource/67987189 Reading Comprehension Exercise about future forms https://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/grammar/b1-b2-grammar/future-forms Collaborative Online Exercise about future forms with will https://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/future-tenses-form-mixed-exercise-1.html Collaborative Online Exercise about Alternative Future Forms https://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/future-mix/exercises Closing Speaking Practice about the Future Forms https://wordwall.net/es/resource/74247512 Exercises 2 and 3 on page 41

5.1.- Academic vocabulary

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  What renowned schools do you know and why they are well-known? Academic Vocabulary Academic:  We have high academic standards in this institution. Bachelor’s:  What’s your bachelor’s? Graduate:  Chris is a physics graduate Lecture:  Who's giving the lecture this afternoon? Master’s:  She has a Master's in biotechnology. Postgraduate:  My friend is interested in a postgraduate degree in microbiology.  Q ualify:  She hopes to qualify as a lawyer at the end of the year. Secondary:  They receive state money to train secondary teachers. Seminar:     I'm giving a seminar on the latest developments in genetic engineering next week. Tutor:  During my illness, I was taught by a series of home tutors.   Undergraduate:  Mark is an undergraduate studying Biology. Meaning Review of the Academic Vocabulary https://wordwall.net/es/resource/67709435 Exercises on page 40 Speaking Practice