Extra exercises to help prepare for the exam

Here are some practice exercises to help you prepare more for the final exam:

http://www.flo-joe.co.uk/

On this website, there are a variety of exercises, however, it's a good idea to focus on the FCE level and "Spotlight on Paper 3".  These exercises will help you with the writing and grammar sections of the exam.

Unit 11 Exam Monday November 25

Here is the information regarding the exam:

Grammar -

• question formation
• negative questions
• indirect questions

Vocabulary - from Reading 11-1, Media 11-2, Ted Talk 11-1, In the News 11-1

Reading - general reading comprehension (you've never seen the reading before)

Listening - general listening comprehension (you've never heard the listening before)

Writing - topic discussed in class on Friday (shared document - Unit 11 Essay)

Speaking - focuses on using the grammar in conversation (vocabulary, pronunciation will also be evaluated)

Any questions, please do not hesitate to email me - have a super weekend everyone :)

Xmas closure dates 2013

Please be aware of the following changes to the school calendar to accommodate the Christmas and New Year holidays.

Week of December 23-27th

• the school will be open on Monday December 23 and Tuesday December 24th
• the school will be closed on Wednesday December 25th, Thursday December 26th & Friday December 27th

Week of December 30 - January 3rd

• the school will be open Monday December 30, Tuesday December 31st, Thursday January 2nd & Friday January 3rd
• PLEASE NOTE...FRIDAY JANUARY 3RD WILL BE A FULL DAY OF CLASSES TO COMPENSATE FOR THE LOSS OF FRIDAY DECEMBER 27TH
• the school will be closed on Wednesday January 1st

Because of the Xmas break, the Unit 1-4 exam will not be held on Friday December 27th, but rather Friday January 3rd.

Unit 10 Exam November 18, 2013

Here's the information regarding the exam on Monday...

Grammar - past modals (probability/regret/criticism/needn't have do/didn't need to)
Vocabulary - In the News 10-1 & 10-2, The History of Greenpeace
Reading - Kyoto Protocol & Climate Change
Listening - United Nations speech by Ban Ki Moon about global issues
Writing - see document used in class
Oral - grammar + topic

Have fun reviewing ;)  Please email me if you have any questions!

Unit 9 Exam - Tuesday November 12, 2013

Unit 9 Exam

Grammar - 0,1,2,3, mixed + unless/even if/provided that....etc.

Vocabulary - In the News 9-1 + 9-2 + TED Talk

Listening - new caffeine product

Reading - fast food + addiction/marketing

Oral - using the conditionals in conversation + health/food

Writing - Super Size Me summary

Unit 9 - video regarding animal treatment

Video links about animal treatment for meat production - new link....

Earthlings documentary

Please be aware that this video may be very graphic.