Fast Track CAE 3

19/04/2022

Writing:
Page 103 exercise 3
a) Difficult to believe: incredible (to think)
b) A very big occasion: a really major event
c) What you decide now will affect you from now on: the decisions you make
now can determine the rest of your life.
d) Think about your choices: consider your options
e) Would do you a lot of good: would bring you huge benefits
f) People are fighting for the best jobs: the world of work is very competitive
g) Get promoted up the chain in your job: reach the top of the ladder in your
chosen career.
h) Essential: a must
i) Give you training while you work: provide training on the job
j) That’s the situation: there you have it.

Plan for an informal email

Paragraph 1: Introduce the email

 Greeting
 Make comments related to the email you received

Paragraph 2: talk about the advantages of living at home while studying at university

 Not paying rent

 Not being lonely
 Your basic necessities are taken care of – cooking, cleaning, washing clothes,
etc.
  Disadvantage/ con: interruptions by family and friends

Paragraph 3: comparison of moving away and sharing a flat with something else

 Having more time to focus on your studies

 Learn to be more independent and do things for yourself.
 Attend the right university for you, not limited to the schools in your city or town.
 Disadvantage: might get lonely

Paragraph 4: Conclusion - Your idea about the best choice for Ella

 Give your opinion and reasons for your choice.

 Appropriate ending.

Review

Page 104 exercise 3

a) Momentary lack of concentration

b) Controversial verdict
c) Trivial matter
d) Momentous decision
e) Unsocial hours
f) Principal causes
g) Antisocial behavior

Page 104 exercise 4

a) At a loose end
b) There is no end in sight
c) Make ends meet
d) At the end
e) A means to an end
f) Ended up
g) In the end
h) On end