BIG C1 ADVANCED QUIZ | Baamboozle - Baamboozle | The Most Fun Classroom Games!

How important do you think it is to get on with your neighbours? Speaking for 30 seconds without saying "uuuuhh", "uhmmm", "eeeeh" etc.

Great fluency! / Think it needs work

Regarding a high pressure workplace, you need to be clear in your own mind _______________ or not you could work in an environment like that.

whether

KWT: Local residents have been opposed to the proposal since 1996. // DATES // Local residents' _______________ to 1996.

...opposition to the proposal dates back...

The team's duties will also cover the upgrading, repair and _________ of the computer systems. (MAINTAIN)

maintenance (Be careful with the spelling)

(a)"I didn't think GARY suggested going to the cinema." / (b) I didn't think Gary suggested going to the CINEMA." How does the change in emphasis affect the meaning?

(a) I thought someone else made the suggestion. (b) I thought Gary made a different suggestion e.g. going to the beach.

How do you pronounce these words? Though, tough, through, throw.

Great pronunciation! / Oh dear.

If you make a minor spelling mistake in the Listening Exam, will you be given the point?

No. In the C1 Advanced exam, spelling must be accurate in all parts of the exam.

Throughout history, scientists, with few _______________ (EXCEPT), have carried out investigations, motivated by a need to satisfy their own _______________ (CURIOUS).

exceptions / curiosity

(a) I didn't need to get up for the meeting as it had been cancelled. // (b) I needn't have got up early for the meeting as it had been cancelled. (Explain the difference in meaning)

(a) Suggests the speaker stayed in bed as there was no need to get up. (b) Suggests the speaker did get up early but later discovered it had been unnecessary.

How important is it for people to continue learning different things throughout their lives? Speak for 30 seconds. You must include the words 'according', 'despite', and 'moreover'.

Great job! // You seem a bit rusty.

(a) He stopped smoking // (b) He stopped to smoke (explain the difference in meaning)

(a) He finished his cigarette or he quit the habit completely. (b) He stopped one activity (e.g. working, walking etc) in order to smoke a cigarette.

"Put some salt in the potatoes, will you?" Is this ok, or does it need correcting?

It's ok

"No, I'm not interested in abstract art, and so isn't my wife." Is this correct, or does it need correcting?

and NEITHER IS my wife

"It's a shame I can't go with you on Saturday; I'd really love." Does this need correcting, or is it ok?

I'd really love TO

Why will some people pay good money to be scared out of their _____________? (thoughts/ideas/wits/emotions)

wits

Horror films make our hearts ________. (shake/batter/pound/knock)

pound

_______________ several complications arose before the concert began, the photographer stayed calm and unperturbed.

Although/Though/While/Whilst

What would you say are the qualities of a good teacher? Speak for 30 seconds without saying "uuuuh", "uhmmm", "eeeh" etc.

Good job! // Unlucky!

Tell us about a story that is currently in the news. Speak for 30 seconds. You must include the words 'intriguing', 'apparently', and 'quite'.

Wow! Great performance! // I think you need practice!

When writing a 'report', what do you need before each paragraph?

a sub-heading

KWT: It can take time to get used to a major change in your life. // TERMS // It can take time to ________________ a major change in your life

...come to terms with...

KWT: The film was so confusing, I couldn't follow what was happening. // SUCH // It was _______________no idea what was happening.

...such a confusing film, I had...

In Speaking Part 4, do you need to speak directly to the interlocutor or to the other candidate?

Both. You will be nominated for a question, which you answer to the interlocutor. Then you will be given a question to discuss together.

What technique can you use in Speaking Part 3 to ensure you maximise your Interactive Communication score?

Always use a reaction/introduction phrase, give your opinion, then use a phrase to "pass" to the other candidate.

In Speaking Part 2, how long do you need to speak for?

1 minute (Then approximately 30 seconds for the follow up question)

What technique might be useful during Listening Part 3?

Focusing on the question rather than listening for the options.

How many marks are available in Reading and Use of English Part 8?

10! Make sure you give yourself time to do it.

In Reading and Use of English Part 7, what two aspects can help us discover the correct answer?

Topic matching and language connections

In Reading and Use of English Part 4 (KWT), are contractions, e.g. don't, haven't etc, classed as 1 word or 2?

2 words

What can you do to prepare yourself for Listening Part 2?

Try to predict specific answers. You might even guess it correctly!