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International Professional Training Cambridge ESOL World of Work Assessments

Workshop plan l Speaking l Reading and writing

What’s wrong here? l “I am working there since 2009. ” l “I think it’s a very good business. ” l “Yeah, it’s really cool. ”

What’s wrong here? l “Do you enjoy studying? ” “Yes. ” l “What would you like to do when you leave university? ” “I think Steve Jobs was a great businessman. ”

A good idea? l l l l l When your partner is speaking, relax and take a break. Be shy and modest. Try to stay as serious as possible – don’t smile. Don’t try to dominate the conversation too much. Agree with everything your partner says. Justify your views with reasons, examples. Ask the examiner to repeat something if you haven’t understood. Speak clearly and to the right person. Prepare long responses and learn them by heart.

1. 2. 3. - Don’t spend a long time choosing the topic Use the time to make notes (in Russian if you like) Useful phrases: When thinking about……it is important to consider…. . There a number of things to think about when…. .

Reading and Writing paper

Reading and Writing l The Reading and Writing test lasts __ mins. l There are __ parts in the Reading test l There are __ parts in the Writing test l The Reading test consists of __ questions l There are __ tasks in the Writing test

Reading and Writing l The Reading and Writing test lasts 90 mins. l There are __ parts in the Reading test l There are __ parts in the Writing test l The Reading test consists of __ questions l There are __ tasks in the Writing test

Reading and Writing l The Reading and Writing test lasts 90 mins. l There are 7 parts in the Reading test l There are __ parts in the Writing test l The Reading test consists of __ questions l There are __ tasks in the Writing test

Reading and Writing l The Reading and Writing test lasts 90 mins. l There are 7 parts in the Reading test l There are 2 parts in the Writing test l The Reading test consists of __ questions l There are __ tasks in the Writing test

Reading and Writing l The Reading and Writing test lasts 90 mins. l There are 7 parts in the Reading test l There are 2 parts in the Writing test l The Reading test consists of 45 questions l There are __ tasks in the Writing test

Reading and Writing l The Reading and Writing test lasts 90 mins. l There are 7 parts in the Reading test l There are 2 parts in the Writing test l The Reading test consists of 45 questions l There are 2 tasks in the Writing test

Reading - Task types l. M ul_i_le c_oi_e l M a_ c _ i n _ l F o_ _- f _ l l i_ g l N _ t e c _ m p l e t_ _ n

Reading - Task types l. M ultiple choice l M a_ c _ i n _ l F o_ _- f _ l l i_ g l N _ t e c _ m p l e t_ _ n

Reading - Task types l. M ultiple choice l. M a t c h i n g l F o_ _- f _ l l i_ g l N _ t e c _ m p l e t_ _ n

Reading - Task types l. M ultiple choice l. M a t c h i n g l. F o r m - f i l l i n g l N _ t e c _ m p l e t_ _ n

Reading - Task types l. M ultiple choice l. M a t c h i n g l. F o r m - f i l l i n g l. N o t e c o m p l e t i o n

Why are A and C not correct?

• Find the vocabulary connections • Be aware of paraphrasing • Ask yourself questions

• Find the vocabulary connections • Need know descriptions of graphs and trends • Need to know link words: but, however, although…

Question: Can companies avoid having a canteen altogether?

Do most customers prefer to rent the QVM machine over 60 months? Does the electricity used by the machine cost less than a hot drink?

• Grammatical and structural aspects

Reading - Remember! l Read the texts for gist first l Choose your answer, but also think why the other options are wrong l For Part 3, learn the language of trends, graphs and linking words l Keep in mind what is being tested for each part: vocabulary, grammar, reading skills l Be aware of paraphrasing

Read, read

Writing l The number of words for Part 1 is __-__ l The number of words for Part 2 is __-__ l Part 1 is __ of the total; Part 2 is __ of the total l Part 1: n_te, m_ss_g_, m_mo, _ma_l l Part 2: e_mai_, l_tte_

Writing l The number of words for Part 1 is 30 -40 l The number of words for Part 2 is __-__ l Part 1 is __ of the total; Part 2 is __ of the total l Part 1: n_te, m_ss_g_, m_mo, _ma_l l Part 2: e_mai_, l_tte_

Writing l The number of words for Part 1 is 30 -40 l The number of words for Part 2 is 60 -80 l Part 1 is __ of the total; Part 2 is __ of the total l Part 1: n_te, m_ss_g_, m_mo, _ma_l l Part 2: e_mai_, l_tte_

Writing l The number of words for Part 1 is 30 -40 l The number of words for Part 2 is 60 -80 l Part 1 is 33% of the total; Part 2 is 66% of the total l Part 1: n_te, m_ss_g_, m_mo, _ma_l l Part 2: e_mai_, l_tte_

Writing l The number of words for Part 1 is 30 -40 l The number of words for Part 2 is 60 -80 l Part 1 is 33% of the total; Part 2 is 66% of the total l Part 1: note, message, memo, email l Part 2: e_mai_, l_tte_

Writing l The number of words for Part 1 is 30 -40 l The number of words for Part 2 is 60 -80 l Part 1 is 33% of the total; Part 2 is 66% of the total l Part 1: note, message, memo, email l Part 2: email, letter

Writing – Dos and Don’ts l __ make sure you cover all the content points l __ include dates, addresses, subject line, etc l __ consider the target reader l __ copy language from the text input l __ try to follow the word limits l __ change between British and American spelling l __ check your answer when you have finished

Writing – Dos and Don’ts l Do make sure you cover all the content points l __ include dates, addresses, subject line, etc l __ consider the target reader l __ copy language from the text input l __ try to follow the word limits l __ change between British and American spelling l __ check your answer when you have finished

Writing – Dos and Don’ts l Do make sure you cover all the content points l Don’t include dates, addresses, subject line, etc l __ consider the target reader l __ copy language from the text input l __ try to follow the word limits l __ change between British and American spelling l __ check your answer when you have finished

Writing – Dos and Don’ts l Do make sure you cover all the content points l Don’t include dates, addresses, subject line, etc l Do consider the target reader l __ copy language from the text input l __ try to follow the word limits l __ change between British and American spelling l __ check your answer when you have finished

Writing – Dos and Don’ts l Do make sure you cover all the content points l Don’t include dates, addresses, subject line, etc l Do consider the target reader l Don’t copy language from the text input l __ try to follow the word limits l __ change between British and American spelling l __ check your answer when you have finished

Writing – Dos and Don’ts l Do make sure you cover all the content points l Don’t include dates, addresses, subject line, etc l Do consider the target reader l Don’t copy language from the text input l Do try to follow the word limits l __ change between British and American spelling l __ check your answer when you have finished

Writing – Dos and Don’ts l Do make sure you cover all the content points l Don’t include dates, addresses, subject line, etc l Do consider the target reader l Don’t copy language from the text input l Do try to follow the word limits l Don’t change between British and American spelling l __ check your answer when you have finished

Writing – Dos and Don’ts l Do make sure you cover all the content points l Don’t include dates, addresses, subject line, etc l Do consider the target reader l Don’t copy language from the text input l Do try to follow the word limits l Don’t change between British and American spelling l Do check your answer when you have finished

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