Writing: What should the first sentence of each paragraph be like in writing?

_________ involves reading quickly to get the main idea of a text. Reading topic sentences (usually the first sentence of a paragraph) can be an effective way of understanding the main idea of the text.

Listening: Expressions, such as: actually…. thinking about it… having said that… on reflection though, on second thought are all examples of a speaker doing what?

Listening: What are “key words”? What should you do with them?

____________involves searching for numbers, symbols and long words in a text. This is a useful way of locating answers in reading exams. You can scan the text for words or numbers from the question.

Reading: What words/ expressions help you decide the sequence of events?

Reading: You have a text with some pictures, headings, and paragraphs. What should you do first, before the actual reading task and why would you do it?

Speaking: During the exam you are paired with someone to do the speaking tasks together. What are the most important things to remember?

To familiarise yourself with a text, it is a good idea to make__________ by looking at pictures and headings before you start to read.

Speaking/listening: What phrases do we use to give examples?

We use this skill when we need to understand every work in a part of a text. This may be used when we answer detailed reading questions in exams.

Listening: what words or expressions can signal that the speaker is talking about cause and effect?

Speaking: Nevertheless, However, although, but are used to….