Saturday 30th May 2020 (2pm-3.

30pm)

Vocabulary

1. breathtaking scenery (phr) = something that is very beautiful or astonishing. An

example of something breathtaking is a remarkable view from a mountaintop.
E.g. “You can witness breathtaking scenery from a mountaintop.”
2. a memorable experience (phr) = something that is special or interesting and not
easily forgotten
E.g. “I had a memorable experience camping with my friends.”
3. a cluttered cupboard (phr) = a cupboard which is dirty, disorganized, and filled with
rubbish, e.g. “My mother asked me to clean up my cluttered cupboard.”
4. a composed personality (phr) = a calm personality
5. a decent portion (phr) = a reasonable portion size
6. an intriguing story (phr) = an interesting story
7. a considerate friend (phr) = a thoughtful friend
8. an exceptional performance (phr) = an outstanding performance
9. a crucial decision (phr) = an important decision
10. do remarkably well (phr) = do very well

Cb paper KET extra pg 56

Hi Alex,
I have just received your email and it is fantastic to hear that you have received some money to
buy your own birthday present. You must be over the moon! (You must be ecstatic!)

I would be glad to share with you my ideas on what you could spend the money on. Since you
have a lot of clothes, maybe you could spend the money on some story books or stationery for
school. As for what I do online, I don’t actually spend much time on my computer. Usually, I will
use it for my online classes and research for my homework.

Lastly, I will be available this weekend so we could meet up for some lunch together at a cafe.

Hope to see you soon!

One morning, Billy wakes up and gets out of bed. Then, he makes his way downstairs to
prepare breakfast. When he opens his fridge, he discovers that he doesn’t have anything
suitable for breakfast. So, he decides to get dressed and goes to a cafe nearby his house. After
his breakfast, he is energised and ready to go to work.
Saturday 30th May 2020 (5pm-6.30pm)

Vocabulary

1. single-handedly (adv) = without any help from anyone else

2. in a class of its own (phr) = to be much better than anyone or anything else
3. at the top of my agenda (phr) = Prioritized as the most important thing to discuss or
address.
4. to stand by your principles (phr) = to stick to the basic rule or belief about what
you believe is right and morally good
5. without question (phr) = used for saying that something is definitely true
6. on the plus/minus side (phr) = advantage / disadvantage, on the positive /
negative side
7. make firm commitment (phr) = promise that you will do something
8. maintain one’s composure (phr) = stay calm
9. principal reason (phr) = main reason
10. on the grounds that (phr) = for the reason that

Time fixer Phrases Phrases for introduction

I soon as we reached there…
We arrived at the site…
Once we all arrived
The journey to the site was tranquil
and scenic..
for the positive side
Many students were captivated to
see…
Students were amazed to learn…
It was fascinating to see…
We all got insight into the
importance…
We managed to study fascinating
facts about…
The vast majority of students were
stunned as they discovered …
Phrases for negative sides
It was appalling to see…
However many people felt that it was
Notwithstanding the boons, it was
totally saddening to see that…
A large number of students found
that the trip was a bit haphazard…
Your class recently went to a water treatment plant. Your teacher has asked you to
write a report on the trip. In your report, say what you learned on the trip and suggest
how it could be improved if it was to be repeated next year.
The aim of this report is to highlight what we
learned…
The report aims to highlight…
This report purports to highlight …
This report aims to investigate …
This report aims to recommend…
The purpose of this report to highlight…
This report aims to present what we learned from the
trip…
This report back porch to highlight what we learned…
Phrases for generalisation
A significant number of students…
I love the number of parents…
Almost all students…
A vast majority of students…
A large number of teachers…
Phrases for recommendations
I would recommend that…
Perhaps we could also consider asking…
For the reasons, I have mentioned I highly recommend
visiting…
I am convinced that they…
In the light of what we observed from the visit that…
It is high time that…
Your report should be between 150-200 words.
You will receive up to 8 marks for content and up to 8 marks for language.

Your cousin went to live abroad with her family when she was only two or three years old. Her parents have asked if
she can stay with your family for a holiday. You have never actually met before. Write a letter to your cousin in which
you

○ Introduce yourself
○ Describe your family and background
 ○ Tell her about enjoyable things to do together
○ Describe interesting places to visit

You will receive up to 9 marks for the content of your letter and up to 9 marks for the style and accuracy
of your language.

Does a person need a higher education in order to be successful in life?

University education: required by a large majority of companies - make a person specialised in a

particular area
Successful in life:

It is very difficult to answer the claim that a person needs a university education to be successful in life because
success in life means different things to different people. This essay starts by defining three different ideas of
success. Following this, it looks at which types of success are dependent on a university education.

Success in life can be achieved in different ways. Many magazines and television programmes tell us that success
means having a lot of money, having a fulfilling career, and being powerful. In contrast, most religious and spiritual
organizations claim that success means finding spiritual happiness and being at peace with God and with yourself.
Another idea of success focuses on relationships - being surrounded by people who love you and care about you,
spending time with family and friends.

A university education can help you achieve some types of success, but it makes little or no difference to whether or
not you are successful in other areas of life. Undoubtedly, a university education is essential if you want to have a
career in a profession such as law, engineering, teaching, or medicine. However, you do not need a university degree
to become a wealthy and powerful movie star, sports star or businessperson. In fact, a university education does not
generally enable you to achieve spiritual happiness, or to have successful relationships with family and friends.

sIn conclusion, there are many different types of success. A university education may help you to achieve
professional success in some careers. However, it will not help you to achieve success in other areas of your life
such as your spiritual life or your relationships.

A student magazine is running a “Student of the Year” competition. Students have been invited to
propose one of their friends for this competition. Write a letter to the magazine nominating one of your
friends and giving reasons why you think he/she should receive the award.

Your letter should be 150-200 words long.

Don’t forget to include:

· Who the person is and why you have selected him/her

 · What is special about your friend
· Some of his/her remarkable qualities

You will receive up to 9 marks for the content of your letter and up to 9 marks for the style and accuracy
of your language.

11. Single-handedly (adv) = without any help from anyone else

She single-handedly supported the family after her husband’s death.
12. In a class of its own (phr) = to be much better than anyone or anything else
When it comes to exciting cities, Paris is in a class of its own.
13. At the top of my agenda (phr) = Prioritized as the most important thing to discuss or
address.
Improving education is at the top of the government’s agenda.
14. To stand by your principles (phr) = to stick to the basic rule or belief about what
you believe is right and morally good
He stuck by his principles and asked for an explanation of his unfair
treatment.
15. Without question (phr) = used for saying that something is definitely true
He is without question the best player in our team.
16. On the plus/minus side (phr) = advantage / disadvantage, on the positive /
negative side
On the minus side, the job doesn't pay very well, but on the plus side, the
hours are very convenient.
17. Make firm commitment (phr) = promise that you will do something
She promised to have a firm commitment to her studies..
18. Maintain one’s composure (phr) = stay calm
The team maintained their composure during the final match.
19. Principal reason (phr) = main reason
The principal reason for her lateness was because of the traffic jam.
20. On the grounds that (phr) = for the reason that
You are allowed to play the game on the grounds that you don’t go over the
time limit.