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Checklist

Unit 7 – NARRATIVES (2)

Task

ñ Have you followed the instructions in the rubric?

Target Reader

ñ Is the style appropriate for the reader?

Layout & Organisation

ñ Have you organised your piece of writing into paragraphs?

ñ Have you used flashback narration?

ñ Have you included reactions/feelings/final comments in the conclusion?

Accuracy

ñ Have you checked for spelling mistakes?

ñ Have you checked for grammatical errors (e.g. articles/pronouns/determiners, tenses & verb forms, prepositions, subject-verb agreement)?

ñ Have you checked for punctuation errors (e.g. capital letters, commas, full stops, apostrophes, quotation marks)?

Language Features

ñ Have you used appropriate past tenses?

ñ Have you used appropriate time words and phrases?

ñ Have you included a variety of descriptive vocabulary (adjectives, adverbs and verbs)?

ñ Have you used a variety of sentence patterns?

ñ Have you included some direct speech?

Checklist

Unit 8 – OPINION

Task

ñ Have you included all points mentioned in the rubric?

ñ Are all your points relevant?

Target Reader

ñ Is the style appropriate for the reader?

Layout & Organisation

ñ Is the layout appropriate for the task type?

ñ Have you organised your piece of writing into paragraphs?

ñ Is the topic introduced and your opinion stated clearly in the first paragraph?

ñ Does the main body contain the information requested in the rubric?

ñ Are each of your viewpoints given in a separate paragraph along with reasons/examples?

ñ Do you give the opposing viewpoint in a separate paragraph?

ñ Does the conclusion summarise/restate your opinion in different words?

Accuracy

ñ Have you checked for spelling mistakes?

ñ Have you checked for grammatical errors (e.g. articles/pronouns/determiners, tenses & verb forms, prepositions, subject-verb agreement)?

ñ Have you checked for punctuation errors (e.g. capital letters, commas, full stops, apostrophes)?

Language Features

ñ Have you used appropriate language for giving your opinion?

ñ Have you used a range of vocabulary?

ñ Have you used appropriate linking words and phrases?

ñ Have you used a variety of sentence patterns?

Checklist

Unit 9 – REVIEWS

Task

ñ Have you included all points mentioned in the rubric?

ñ Are all your points relevant?

Target Reader

ñ Is the style appropriate for the reader?

Layout

ñ Is the layout appropriate for the task type?

ñ Have you organised your piece of writing into paragraphs?

ñ Have you given the background information in the first paragraph?

ñ Have you given details and general comments in the main body?

ñ Have you given your recommendation in the last paragraph?

Accuracy

ñ Have you checked for spelling mistakes?

ñ Have you checked for grammatical errors (e.g. articles/pronouns/determiners, tenses & verb forms, prepositions, subject-verb agreement)?

ñ Have you checked for punctuation errors (e.g. capital letters, commas, full stops, apostrophes)?

Language Features

ñ Have you used a variety of adjectives?

ñ Have you used a variety of sentence patterns?

ñ Have you used mainly present tenses?

ñ Have you used appropriate linking words and phrases?

Checklist

Unit 10 – REVISION & EXTENSION

Task

ñ Have you included all points mentioned in the rubric?

ñ Are all your points relevant?

Target Reader

ñ Is the style appropriate for the reader?

Layout & Organisation

ñ Is the layout appropriate for the task type?

ñ Have you organised your piece of writing into paragraphs?

ñ Does each paragraph have a clear topic?

ñ Does each paragraph begin with a topic sentence?

Accuracy

ñ Have you checked for spelling mistakes?

ñ Have you checked for grammatical errors (e.g. articles/pronouns/determiners, tenses & verb forms, prepositions, subject-verb agreement)?

ñ Have you checked for punctuation errors (e.g. capital letters, commas, full stops, apostrophes)?

Language Features

ñ Have you used a range of vocabulary?

ñ Have you used a variety of sentence patterns?

ñ Have you used appropriate linking words and phrases?

Oral performance at FCE level is assessed according to four different criteria.

1Grammar and Vocabulary

ñThe ability to use a variety of different grammatical structures and to produce them correctly.

ñThe ability to use a variety of vocabulary appropriately.

2Discourse Management

ñThe ability to connect ideas using linking words.

ñThe ability to organise ideas and produce a contribution of suitable length.

3Pronunciation

The ability to pronounce individual sounds clearly and to use stress and intonation patterns to highlight meaning.

4Interactive Communication

ñThe ability to speak fluently without frequent pauses to search for words.

ñThe ability to communicate ideas and take part in a discussion with a partner.

Peer Assessment Checklist – Upper Intermediate

			WEAK	GOOD	VERY GOOD
Grammar and Vocabulary
ñ	use of grammar
ñ	use of vocabulary
Discourse Management
ñ	linking
ñ	length of contribution
Pronunciation
ñ	sounds
ñ	stress and intonation
Interactive Communication
ñ	fluency
ñ	communication of ideas

Unit 1 – Crossing Barriers

1Suggested Answer Key

ThepersoninpictureBseemstobeinanofficeandissendingafax message.

The girl in picture C is talking to someone on her mobile phone. It might beaclosefriend asshelookspleasedto hearfrom them. The girl in picture D is reading a letter and, judging from her expression,the letter couldpossiblybefrom someone close.

The girl in picture E seems to be communicating through e-mail or chatting with someone on-line.

2Suggested Answer Key

1 Icould tell hewasa native speaker byhis pronunciation .

2 She still has a regional accent even though she has lived abroad for twenty years!

3 Germanis her mothertongue, butshe’s also fluentin English. 4 I’m tired of all this small talk! Can’t we talk about something

a little more interesting?

5 I’m not really sure which is his first language, but I know he was born in Germany and brought up in France.

3Suggested Answer Key

2 This article is obviously about how easy and convenient sendingtextmessagescanbe,nomatterwhereyouhappento beatthetime.

3 Herethewriterpossiblydiscusseshowmoreeconomical email systems are in comparison to fax machines./expensive fax machinesarecompared to email.

4 In this article about letter-writing and the use of postal services, the focus seems to be on how much more personal it is to send letters in your own handwriting and perhaps shows agreater level ofrespect.

5 This article no doubt concerns the fact that although we have such modern forms of communication, they can still be inefficient and unreliable as they can break down, leaving us highand dry!

4Answer Key

1 Why doyou keep yawning?

2 Whyis he whistling?

3 Why doyou keep whispering?

4 Whyis he yelling?

5 Why are theygiggling?

6 Whyis shecrying?

5 a. Answer Key
1	tell	3	say	5	speak
2	talk	4	talk	6	tell

b.Suggested Answer Key

2 Oh,theytalked non-stop,as usual!

3 Yes, shealwaysspeaks hermind,doesn’tshe?

4 Iknow. Heneverstops talkingbusiness!

5 I’mnotsureIcantell thedifference!

6 You get used to it! He’s been telling me what to do since I startedworking there!

6 Answer Key
1	b	3	a	5	b	7	b
2	a	4	b	6	a	8	a

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7 Answer Key
1	hold the line	4	come in contact with
2	lostcontactwith	5	get hold of

3out oftouchwith

8	Answer Key
	1	A	3	B	5	D		7	A
	2	C	4	B	6	C		8	B
9	Answer Key
	1	several	3	enough		5	too		7	up
	2	so	4	not		6	me		8	the

10Answer Key

A:Why don’t wegoto Oslo?

B:Idon’tlikethat idea. It’s too cold.

A: WecouldgotoAthensthen.It’llcertainlybewarm enough there.

11Answer Key

1 hadforgotteneverything about

2 ofthestudents /studentwas happy

3 information was givenout on

4 as many people wentto

5 want studentsto beallowed/wantthemto allowstudents 6 allroomshave

7 he replies toeveryletter

8sum ofmoneywasgiven

9 he was professional enough

10 not a dropof rain

12 Answer Key
1	answer	5	the	8	with
2	make	6	too	9	few
3	through	7	get	10	mother

4none/neither

13	Answer Key
	1	D	3	A		5	A	7	C
	2	B	4	D		6	A	8	B
14	Answer Key
	1	consumers			5	unemployment		8	currencies
	2	comparisons			6	easily		9	Third
	3	finally			7	economic		10	expensive

4reductions

15 Answer Key
1	D	4	B	7	C	10	B	13	A
2	A	5	B	8	A	11	B	14	C
3	C	6	D	9	B	12	A	15	C

16 a. Suggested Answers Key

Itmeansthatgesturesareanimportantpartofcommunication, especiallyinhelpingpeopleexpresstheirfeelingsandemotions.I agree that they are an essential part of communication, as they add‘colour’and‘life’tocommunication.

b. (Ss’ ownanswers)

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c.Answer Key

Example situations where gesturesmightbe used:

callingoverawaiter/parentsteachingchildren/streetmime/ children playinginpark/ policeman directingtraffic

17 a. Answer Key

this everyday situation: being ina liftwith otherpeople(l.23) two drivers arguing: driversof all ages and types(l.35)

that figure: 60% ofallcommunication(l.43) they: gestures(l. 54)

For example: be aware of signs and customs in order not to offendothers(l.14)

It: oneparticular gesture (line65),the smile (l. 74)

With such a high figure: 60% of all communication (l. 43) This: to respect, learn and understand more about the power of thissilent language(l. 8)

b. Answer Key
1	E	3	B	5	D
2	A	4	G	6	F/C -distractor

18(Ss’ownanswers)

19a. (Ss’own answers)

b.Suggested Answer Key

Words related to body language: body sign, rude, yawn, to blow one’s nose, to lean against something, face, look, shoulders, eye contact, arms flying, to show, fingers pointing, to indicate, heads shaking, nonverbal communication, to get a message across,systemof communication,movement.

20a. Answer Key

A pen-pals /in contact with

B junkmail /get ridof

C no point /useless *

D panicked/ deepend

Emoreconvenient /faster

Fin twominds / filtering system

* C distractor

b.Answer Key

1	B	2 D	3 A	4 F	5 E
c. (Ss’own answers)
21 a./b.	SeeTapescript Section– Unit1,Ex.21.

Means of communication shown in the pictures: mobile phone, telephone, fax machine, mail (letters), computer (e-mail).

(Ss’ ownanswers)

c.Answer Key

ñuses interesting language to ask for the other candidate’s opinion B

ñ	doesnot ask fortheother’s opinion A
ñ	disagrees politely B

ñ doesnot alwaysjustify his/heropinion B

d.Suggested Answer Key

The weaker candidate (A) could have improved his/her performancebyexpandingandjustifyingherresponses,e.g.by giving examples of how a particular means of communication

is/ isn’t useful, economical etc. She could also have asked for the other candidate’s ideas rather than simply giving her own opinion.Generallyspeaking,inthetwo-waycollaborativetask, candidatesneedtoworktogetherandcontributeequallytothe conversation by agreeing, disagreeing, adding ideas and reacting in some way to each other’s statements and opinions, aswellasshowinginterestineachother’sopinions.

22 a. Answer Key

The phrases ‘Thanks a million! I owe you one.’ and ‘Don’t mention it.’ can be replaced with any other phrases from the ‘Thanking’ box, while the phrases ‘Thanks a lot.’ and ‘No problem.’ can be replaced by any other phrases from the ‘Responding tothanks’box.

b.Suggested Answer Key

1 A: I lent my dictionary to a friend of mine who’s gone

away for the weekendandIdesperately need it! B: I can lendyou mine ifyou like.

A:Oh, Ireally appreciate that.

B:Don’tmentionit.

2A: WhatamIgoingtodonow?Ourfaxisn’tworkingand the boss has asked me to send off this important document!

B:Well,whydon’tyoucomeandusetheoneinmyoffice?

A:Thanks a million.That’svery goodof you.

B:You’rewelcome.

23Answer Key

A DearSir/Madam, / Yoursfaithfully,(fullname) B DearSarah, /Lots oflove,(first name)

24a. Answer Key

	1	C	2	E	3	A	4	D	5	B
b.	Answer Key
	Rubric A:		4 /D				RubricB:		1/C
25 a.	Answer Key
	1	GA	3	N	5	I	7	I	9	N
	2	A	4	AA	6	A	8	GA	10	A

b.Answer Key

Opening remarks: 2,3, 5, 8,9 Closingremarks:1, 4, 6,7, 10

Suggested Answer Key

1 It was great to hear from you again after so long and of course I’d be thrilled to help you out when you move to

thisarea. (beginning)

2Once again, please accept my apologies for the problems that arose attheweekend. (ending)

3So, now you know the full story! I’ll let you pass the info on to theothers.(ending)

4You’ll never guess what’s happened and how desperate I am foryouradvice!(beginning)

5 So,hope to see youthereonSaturdayevening. (ending)

6I am writing to express my most sincere apologies for not contactingyousooner.(beginning)

7This is to remind you that it’s our tenth wedding anniversary next Friday and we’re organising a small gettogether. (beginning)

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8I hope these suggestions help a little and, remember, call

meif youneed anymoreadvice. (ending)

9It’s amazing, isn’t it? Anyway, will get in touch the minute anythingelse happens! (ending)

10I am writing to offer my apologies for the delay in sending copies of the documents you requested last month. (beginning)

26Suggested Answer Key

ñApologise to your boss …

Please accept my apologies for being absent from the office yesterday.(opening)

Once again, may I apologise for any inconvenience my absencemayhavecaused.(ending)

ñInvite a friend to a weekend barbeque …

How do you feel about meeting up with the old crowd at the weekendforabarbeque?(beginning)

Hope youcan make it. (ending)

ñTelling a friend that you’ve won a competition …

You’ll never guess what’shappened! (beginning)

So, with so much money in my pocket now, how can I not invite you to come on holiday withme!(ending)

ñCongratulate your colleague …

This is to congratulate you on your well-deserved promotion. (beginning)

Once again, all thebest in yournewposition.(ending)

ñAsk a friend for advice …

I’m writing to you for help as I know you’re always systematic and organised! (beginning)

Let me know your suggestions as soon as possible as the exam isnextweek! (ending)

27a. Suggested Answer Key

Topicsentences:2,4

Each of these sentences is a general statement which introducesthe topic of thecorresponding paragraph.

Sentences 1 and 3 are supporting sentences to 4 and 2 respectively.

b. Suggested Answer Key

1Let’s face it, life in the city without a car can be very inconvenient.

2I’ve always wanted to go off and see the world and this couldbethe perfect opportunity.

28 a. Answer Key
1	accepting invitation	5	thanking
2	asking for advice	6	apologising
3	refusinganinvitation	7	giving information

4 requesting information

b.Answer Key

1	d	3	g	5	e	7 c
2	f	4	a	6	b

Other ways of rephrasing the sentences:

Formal:

1Thank you so much for the invitation to your celebration on16th June. We wouldbe most pleased tojoin you.

2 I wouldvery muchappreciateyour adviceonthe issue.

3Muchtoourregret,we willnot beabletobe present.

4I would be grateful for any further information regarding theseminar. Thankingyouinadvance.

5On behalf of the school committee, we wish to thank you

forassisting uson sportsday.

6Please let meoffer youmysincere apologies.

7Itis hoped that this informationwill be ofusetoyou.

Informal:

aTell me the minute you hear anything about the seminar. Hope toseeyou there.

bIhope you’ll forgive me!

cDoes thiscover everything?

dItwasgreattogetyourinvitationtoyourretirementparty. Wewouldn’t miss it for theworld!

eMany thanks for your help in making our school sports dayahuge success.

f I’ve got no ideawhat to do. Any advice?

gWon’tbe able to manage it,I’mafraid.

29 a. Answer Key

1Hithere! Just a quicknote…

2 saywhat Ithink you should do …

3 Haveyou thought about…

4That way …

5 Maybe you don’t like this idea.

6If Iwereyou, I’d…

7 theycould let you know.

8alwayscomesin handy.

9 Sometimesit’sreallyhardtofind therightthing!

10Hope thishelps.

b.Suggested Answer Key

Dear AuntMary,

1)I am writing to 2) make some suggestions about John and Vicky’s wedding present. 3)Have you considered buying them a gift voucher for a big department store? 4)This would mean they would be able to buy something they really need for their new house. 5) You might think this idea is too impersonal. In that case, 6) I think the best thing would be to ask them what they want and 7) they could inform you. Otherwise, something like a nice oven dish 8) is always useful. 9) Buying a wedding present can be rather difficult. 10) I hope I have been of some help.

Love Laura

30Answer Key

A say sorry: apologise ages: quite some time really: extremely sort out: organize

chat about: discuss briefly

B felt obliged to contact: just had to getin touchwith situation: problem

advise contacting: thinkIshould get in touch with

C so much fun: wonderful looking so perky: fitandhealthy It was brilliant: Iwasso glad

There’s no way I’d leave: I couldnot haveleft well: allthebest

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31 a. Suggested Answer Key

Both letters could have twoor threemain bodyparagraphs.

A1st main body paragraph: explain what you want to

do: theatricalstudies.

reasons why –agreatloveofthetheatre/youhavea talent/six years member of drama society at school/ an artistic temperament/a great love of the theatre/ have readwidelyon the subject

2nd main body paragraph: explain why parents disapprove of this choice: insecure career choice/not many prospects/tough competition for few top places/could take years to get anywhere/parents prefer steadywell-paidemployment e.g.doctor

3rd main body paragraph: Ask previous drama teacher for her assistance in contacting your parents to discuss your choice/your talents in drama/to inform them of the pros and cons of following theatrical studiesfrom her experience

B 1st main body paragraph: describe the positive/ negative experiences of the country/area where you worked. (e.g. England) (positive) lots of greenery and parks/variety of entertainment – theatres, shows, museums, galleries/large selection of foreign restaurants/cheap travel opportunities

(negative) cold weather difficult to get used to/city life very different – perhaps entertainment places close much earlier than in your country/perhaps homesickfor traditional home cooking.

2nd main body paragraph: describe the positive/ negative experiences of the telecommunications company you worked for.

(positive) team spirit/helpful colleagues/ better salary/better opportunities for promotion/respect from employer/free use of company gym

(negative) more stressful than working in your country/stricter/longer working hours/short breaks/ feellike an outsider

b. (Ss’own answers)

Unit 2 – Moods and Feelings

1 a. Suggested Answer Key

2How do you feel when you think someone is following you?

3How does skydivingmakeyou feel?

4Whatdo you dowhenyoufeelimpatient?

5 How do youreactwhenyou’re embarrassed?

b.Suggested Answer Key

B Sheis strokingherchin,soshemustbe thoughtful. C Heisscratchinghishead,so he mustbe confused. D She isbitinghernails,so she mustbeworried.

2 a. Answer Key
1	angry	3	irritable
2	generous	4	optimistic

b.Answer Key

Iftheheadteacheraskedtoseeme I’dfeelnervous.

ñIf my favourite television programme was cancelled I’d feel frustrated.

ñIf an aeroplane landed on the road outside my house I’d be astonished.

ñIf Iwon alargesumof money I’d bejoyful.

3 a. Answer Key

interested≠ bored funny ≠ serious cheerful≠ depressed friendly ≠ aggressive

b.Suggested Answer Key

No,infactshe looked quite cheerful whenI sawher. Really? He looks like a friendly dogtome.

Did you? Ithoughtit was quite serious myself. No,notat all. Iwas very interested actually.

4 Suggested Answer Key
1	exhausted	5	huge	8	appalling
2	delicious	6	filthy	9	heart-broken
3	delighted	7	furious	10	overjoyed

4terrified

5	Answer Key
	1	dull	3	lose		5 express
	2	touch	4	danger
6	Answer Key
	1	open up		5	cheer himup
	2	wind down		6	calm down
	3	ease up		7	gettingherdown
	4	loosen up		8	let youdown
7	a.	Answer Key
		2 quick	3	quiet		4 white	5 red

b.Suggested Answer Key

A:Didhe managetofinishthe workon time?

B:Yes. Hefinisheditas quick as a flash.

A:Can I comeinto the librarywith you?

B:Onlyifyoupromiseto be as quiet as a mouse.

A:What happenedwhenyoutold her thenews?

B:She went as white as a sheet.

A:Didshe look embarrassed when you askedherto dance?

B:Yes.Herfacewas as red as a beetroot.

c.Answer Key

ascunning asa fox

8	Answer Key
	1	C	3	D	5	A		7	C	9	A
	2	B	4	B	6	D		8	C	10	D
9	Answer Key
	1	is		3	are		5	being		7	off
	2	up		4	not		6	from		8	being

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10 Answer Key
1	to get used toliving	6	funny, soitmust have
2	never arrives late for	7	hasa tendencyto get
3	wewould go swimming	8	used to walking
4	was nobodywe knewat	9	weren’tasamused by
5	not like Helen tobe	10	used towriteletters

11Suggested Answer Key

2 Yes, Ifeel finenow.

No, I think I’mgoing to faint,actually.

3 No,mostjunk food tastes likeplastic. Who me? Ihate it!

4 Notreally. I don’t understand it verywell. YesI’m enjoying physicsthisyear.

5 Itlooks really great on you. I like it. The coloursuitsyou.

12Answer Key

1	B	3	B		5	B	7	A	9	D
2	D	4	A		6	C	8	C	10	C
13 Answer Key
1	bad			5	at			8	grateful
2	angry			6	misses			9	used to
3	offended			7	authentic			10	to

4dread

14	Answer Key
	1	from	6	not	11	have
	2	such	7	can	12	there
	3	to	8	by	13	the
	4	is	9	these	14	because
	5	much	10	against	15	at
15	Answer Key
	1		6	such	11
	2		7	to	12	how
	3	out	8	like	13
	4	the	9	more	14	have
	5		10	of	15	the
16	Answer Key
	1	loneliness	5	agreeable
	2	impatient	6	fortunately
	3	tension	7	unreasonable
	4	friendship	8	personal

17a./b. Answer Key: B c. (Ss’own answers)

18a. Suggested Answer Key

The correct option is D (lines 1-2: "the hardest thing about feelings is actually sharing them with others"). The words in A areincludedinthetextbuttheoverallmeaningisdifferent(itis actually sharing one’s feelings and not making an effort that youngsters findhard).Band C arenotmentioned in thetext.

b. Answer Key
1	D	3	D	5	A	7 D
2	C	4	B	6	D

19 a. Suggested Answer Key

Positive: happy

Other possible adjectives: cheerful, excited, joyful, relaxed, calm

Negative: sad, fear, anxiety, uncomfortable, discomfort, unhappiness,sadness

Other possible adjectives: stressed, depressed, frustrated, lonely, upset

Neutral: shy, shyness

Other possible adjectives: astonished, surprised, sensitive, sympathetic, patient

b.Suggested Answer Key

A:I suppose it means that when you have a problem it’s better to discuss it with someone else. I think that by sharingyourproblemwith others you feel lessanxious.

B:I agree. By sharing your problems it helps you get rid of yourworriesandmakesyou feel better.

20(Ss’ ownanswers)

21a. (Ss’ ownanswers)

b. Answer Key
1	B	3	C	5	B	7	B
2	A	4	A	6	C	8	A

22a./b./c./d. SeeTapescript Section – Unit 2, Ex. 22 e. Suggested Answer Key

ñgivesadetailed descriptionof a picture B

ñgivesan oversimplified answer B

23a. Answer Key

Good for you! –C	I’m really happy for you. –C
I’mdelighted,too.– R	Well done!–C
It’s/That’sgreat news! – C	I’m reallyproud ofyou.– C
Congratulations! – C	I’mover the moon.–R
I can’tbelieve my luck. –R

b.Suggested Answer Key

A:Iheard you got engaged.Congratulations!

B:Thanks a lot.

A:I’m reallyhappy foryou!

B:I’m over themoon,too.

A:Iheardyour novel has beenpublished.That’sgreatnews!

B:Thanks.

A:I’m reallyproudof you!

B:I can’t believe my luck!

A:I heard you’ve been selected for the national football team.Well done!

B:Thanksvery much.

A:It’sreally greatnews!

B:I’m delighted, too.

A:I heard you won first prize in a competition. Congratulations!

B:Thankyou.

A:Goodforyou!

B:I can’t believe my luck! c. (Ss’ ownanswers)

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