I’m thinking …… the summer.
about
in
at
on
Jake peered/stared wide-eyed in horror at the cut on his arm.
stared
It says £5.60 on the label but you’ve ........ me £6.50
charged
A hard hat worn by cyclists and motorcyclists.
Helmet
The ______ family.
hole
whole
Which is the best collocation: to ...... sport.
play
go
do
practice
I keep telling you you’re _________ (weigh) : those trousers are far too tight for you now!!
overweight
In the speaking exam is it ok to say “and something like that”?
God, no!
My boyfriend says I’m _________ (beauty)
beautiful
Do you enjoy learning languages or do you prefer other topics?
...
Sensitive means....
does things correctly
gets upset easily
In spite of being very clever Alejandro was rather lazy. ALTHOUGH. ............ very clever Alejandro was rather lazy.
Although he was
He was although
Although being
Little children who have just started walking are called…..
toddlers
toodlers
We usually use ........ in positive sentences eg He has .......... friends.
many
a lot of
much
Sushi is often made with rice and .......... fish.
smelly
crude
raw
crud
Have you done anything fun in the last few weeks?
...
Social media has a great impact …… people today.
for
on
in
of
Which is correct?
The youth of now.
The youth of today.
Dull means .....
boring
PART 2
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The place where you park you car when you go shopping is a ________
carwash
park
parking
car park
PART 2
...
“Bustling” means ..... eg a bustling town.
lively and full of people
Correct this sentence “despite all the food is good at the party we didn’t eat much”
Despite all the food are good.
Despite all the food being good
I want to go to the cinema …….. my friend.
wiht
whit
with
Which is correct?
Entreteiment
Entertainment
Entretainment
Entrainment
Only five seconds separated the winner from the _________ in this year’s marathon.
failure
Runner-up
loser
opponent
I’ve never really enjoyed ________ sport.
making
going in
doing
taking up
Which is correct?
These people
This people
A film that has a similar story and title to a film made earlier.
follower
second
triology
sequel
The place where you stay when you go camping is a _________.
camping
campsite
camp
PART 2
...
Should you use “...” in the FCE writing exam.
ABSOLUTELY NOT
I’ve never been fond ____ rap music.
of
Correct this “overweight childs”
Overweight children
Overweigth childs
Overweight childrens
Which is correct?
Tipe
Type
The opposite of deep is?
steep
wide
low
Shallow
You play golf on a golf ...........
course
Jake gazed/glimpsed in admiration at Tom in his smart new uniform.
glimpsed
gazed
I like seeing groups play ____ concert.
in
I have to do ………..
a work
a job
some work
I hope we can …………. time together soon.
pass some
spend
SURPRISE! Free points
...
Oh dear!! You obviously __________ (understand) when I set the homework.
Misunderstood
What’s a good way to start the conversation part of the FCE speaking?
Shall we start with the...
Make silly noises
Say nothing
Shall I start
PART 2
...
Which is correct?
Lifestyle
Lyfestyle
Livestyle
Lifestile
PART 2
...
Which is correct?
Theirselves
Themselves
A synonym of “should” that makes you look clever in an Fce exam is _______
would
could
must
ought to
There’s rather a lot of fat on these chips.
sickly
crunchy
greasy
bland
Which is correct?
Tipical
Typical
Do you like my tie? I bought it in the January ........
sales
What’s the correct spelling?
Embarasment
Embarrassment
Embarassment
Embarrasment
...... people
Much
Many
To conclude =
to sum up
to sump up
A short sudden period of rain is a. ............
shower
You don’t have to change …..
nothing
anything
Which is correct?
Nowdays
Nowadays
If you were going to travel the world, would you prefer to do it alone or with friends?
...
You ski on a ski .........
slope
This year there are ......... people in the school.
less
fewer
I’m really looking forward to _________ on holiday this summer.
going
Sorry about the noise - this carrot’s just so fresh.
bitter
spicy
savoury
crunchy
Eleanor is clearly proud of her achievements.(pride) Eleanor clearly ___________ her achievements.
proud
No, it’s not a sweet dish. It’s got salt and a few herbs in it.
savoury
spicy
sour
salty
We are expecting over 300 surfers to take _____ in this year’s surfing championship.
over
up
part
place
In an FCE essay I need to write ___ paragraphs.
5
4
6
3
Which of these ARE a feature of formal writing.
Use of “I” except in the conclusion.
Contractions - don’t etc
Indirect questions
Colloquialisms eg “stuff”
Which is correct?
Oportunity
Opportunity
The story of a film.
cast
screenplay
scene
plot
I would like to know ….. one you like best.
witch
wich
which
with
I went to New York ......
the last year
last year
We are responsible ……. them.
of
for
about
by
Most people ....... very happy when they go on holiday.
is
are
For rock climbing you need a lot of upper body ________ (strong)
Strength
How often do you work out in your free time?
...
To let someone down means ....
to disappoint someone
Let’s measure the parcel. First the _________ (long)
Length
Despite ........... Tom failed the exam.
he was studying a lot
he studied a lot
he study a lot
studying a lot
If it’s not working, take it back to the shop. They have to replace ....... goods.
faulty
Choose the correct expression
One day a week
Once a week
What do you normally do to keep busy in your free time?
...
I’d prefer to walk than catch a bus. RATHER. I ..................... catch a bus.
‘d rather walk than
PART 2
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This exercise is much easier than the last one. NEARLY. This exercise ________ the last one.
isn’t nearly as difficult than
isn’t nearly easy
isn’t nearly as easy as
isn’t nearly as difficult as
Young people
prefer
preffer
prefers
preffers
Naomi is the girl who lent me a ruler during the exam. WHOSE. Naomi is the girl ................... during the exam.
whose ruler I borrowed
It’s important to take good care ……. children.
by
about
of
with
Which is correct?
habits
abits
Our organism …… by pollution.
is damaged
is being damaged
is being damage
We must ………. strong.
be
to be
A long period of time without rain is a .............
drought
Do you wish you could travel more?
...
Ok so let’s take the parcel’s ........... (measure).
measurements
We need help with the ………
children
childs
childrens
Which is correct?
Interested
Interesed
Are you going to take up a new course in the future?
...
PART 4
...
Sales have shown a marked __________ (improve) in the second half of the year.
improvement
Many people ……….. with you.
agree
agrees
You should revise a lot for your exams. BETTER. You ................... for your exams.
had better revise a lot