Fce 2012 - part 1

FCE – 2012LISTENING

SPEAKING

READING

USE OF ENGLISH

WRITING

Set texts for Cambridge English: First until December 2012:William Thackeray: Vanity Fair (Black Cat or any edition)Mary Stewart: This Rough Magic (OUP)

Your mission …

LISTENING

PART1GAP FILLINGMULTIPLE CHOICE

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SPEAKING - PART 1

SPEAKING

When you express your opinion, use these phrases and you will see that you will pass FCE speaking exam:In my opinion ….To my mind …From my point of view …Personally, I think …I strongly believe …

As you have to work with a partner during the part 3 of FCE speaking exam, you have to express your opinion to the things he/she says.Here is another set of phrases that will make your examiner happy:I totally agree.I think so too.I agree up to a point.I really don´t think so.I completely disagree. 

What are the advantages and disadvantages of these means of transport?. Decide which means of travelling is best for a family with two kids.

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TOPIC: TRAVELLING

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TOPIC: TECHNOLOGY

Part 4: Topic “TRAVELLING”

Would you prefer holiday in your country or abroad? Why?

How do you prefer to travel when you are on holiday?

Where do you like staying when you are on holiday? Why?

What parts of your country are popular with tourists? Why?

What benefits or problems can tourism bring?

WORD FORMATION

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1. George Clooney was awarded a Golden Globe for his ……………………………… in The Descendants

(PERFORM).

2. Some vegetables and fruits are known because of the ……………………………… of the New World

(DISCOVER).

3. My husband doesn’t know how to fix the washing machine, so I’ll have to phone for a

………………………………… (TECHNIQUE).

4. Susan usually does the ………………………… up after lunch (WASH).

5. Tony is a really ………………………… teenager. He wants to become an astronaut (AMBITION).

6. Waka-Waka has made Shakira’s ……………………………… increase enormously (POPULAR).

7. Some of the most prestigious ……………………… will take part in the research on cancer (SCIENCE).

8. Since Peter is responsible for the company, he’s become a …………………………; he works all day

long even at weekends (WORK).

9. My grandmother needs a hearing-aid due to her …………………… (DEAF).

10. Sally’s ……………………… is really difficult to understand. She has to type all her essays (WRITE).

11. Owing to a serious ………………………… Paul and Susan has broken up (MISUNDERSTAND).

12. The excuse Sam gave me was completely ……………………………, I won’t forgive him (USE).

13. The first holiday with my friends was a/an …………………………… experience. I enjoyed all of it

(FORGET).

14. Are we supposed to write the phonetic ……………………………………? (TRANSCRIBE).

15. Paul was charged with drug ………………………………… (TRAFFIC).

16. The ………………………………… Carol was given proved to be quite ……………………………… She

feels much better now (TREAT/ SUCCESS).

17. Susan became a rewarded ………………………………………. In fact, she was in charge of the

research department (INVESTIGATE).

18. I don’t think you’re right. I’m afraid I completely …………………………… with you (AGREE).

19. This essay is far too long. You have to ……………………………………… it (SUMMARY).

20. Why are you wearing such a …………………………… coat? You’d better wash it (FILTH)

21. The Oscar’s ceremony is the most …………………………………… yearly event of Los Angeles

(GLAMOUR).

22. Pam is the most ………………………………………………… person I’ve ever know (AFFECTION).

23. You can trust Susan. None of my friends is more ………………………… than her (RELY).

24. The criminals were caught by the police a few hours after the …………………………… (ROB).

25. I think I’ve got the right …………………………………… for the job you’ve advertise (QUALIFY).

26. Can you put the letter in that ………………………… cabinet, Miss Sullivan? (FILE).

27. The article was so ……………………………… that I didn’t finish reading it (INTEREST).

28. What’s the ……………………………… of this skyscraper? (HIGH)

29. The teacher said I had cheated in the exam, which was ………………………… of her (FAIR).

30. …………………………………… is in danger in some countries (DEMOCRAT).

31. How ………………………………… Peter behaved! We were ashamed of his …………………………

(RESPONSIBLE/ BEHAVE).

32. I’m afraid I can’t eat the stew. It’s too ………………………… for me (SALT).

33. The students were really ……………………… to know their exam results (PATIENT).

WRITING

How to write letters - watch this video:

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Greetings: Dear Sir, Dear Madam, Dear Sir/Madam, Dear Mr/Mrs/Ms

(Smith)

Reason for writing: I am writing with regard to … I am writing in

response to …

Ending the letter: I look forward to …-ing, Yours faithfully (if you start

with Dear Sir)… Yours sincerely (if you start with the name of the person.

eg. Dear Mr. Thomas)

Reason for writing (complaint): I am writing in order to complain

about…

Introducing first complaint: First of all, In the first place, The first

problem is…, My first complaint is…, The first thing I would like to draw to

your attention is…

Introducing further complaints: Not only… but also…, In addition (to

this), The… was also unacceptable.

Demanding action: I suggest that you replace the item. I

would be grateful if you could give me a refund.

Ending the letter: I look forward to hearing from you. I look forward to

receiving your explanation. I look forward to receiving a full refund.