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ENGLISH EXAMS
Pair Work Discussion
ENGLISH EXAMS 20 different questions about English
exams - evenly divided into 'A" and 'B' handouts Pair work Level: Intermediate Approximate Time: 15 minutes |
Discussion Practice
ENGLISH EXAMS 16 Question strips adapted from the above Pair Work activity.
These questions can be used with students seated in pairs or in small groups, or with students standing. Activity Notes on Page 2 Level: Intermediate to Advanced Approximate Time: 10 - 15 minutes |
'Find Someone Who'
Activity ENGLISH EXAMS Classic 'Find Someone Who' activity
Whole class activity Activity Notes on Page 2 (with Activity Version 1 and Version 2) Level: Elementary to Intermediate Approximate Time: 15 - 20 minutes |
Word Bank
ENGLISH EXAMS 63 vocabulary items about English exams
Question: Which words below can you use to describe your last English test? Level: Intermediate to Advanced |
answer
answer sheet begin the test cheat choice choose closed-book test complete computer-based difficult easy erase eraser |
essay question
exam(ination) exam date examinee examiner exam room fail fill in the blanks finish the test grade grammar test guess hand in the test |
incorrect
instructions listening test match memorize mistake multiple choice open-book test page paper-based test pass pen pencil |
pop quiz
practice test question question sheet quiet quiz reading test remember review right score speaking test |
start the test
stress study take a test test test-taker Time is up! true/false question vocabulary test writing test wrong |
Reading and Grammar
ENGLISH EXAMS: The IELTS Exam 273-word article: 'The IELTS Exam'
Level: Intermediate
Notes and Answer Key attached |
Listening
ENGLISH EXAMS: The IELTS Exam 2 minutes 11 seconds (see above reading text)
Level: Intermediate Eight listening comprehension questions Notes, Grade Conversion chart and Answer Key attached ACTIVITY SUGGESTION
Consider reading aloud the text (see above reading activity) yourself, and possibly even recording your own voice! |
2- to 3-Hour Lesson
ENGLISH EXAMS: The IELTS NOTE: The text in this lesson is slightly different from the above text!
Eight pages of activities related to the IELTS exam (vocabulary, grammar, reading and writing); Answer Key attached Level: Intermediate to Advanced Approximate Time: 120 - 180 minutes total |
Worksheet
ENGLISH EXAMS Brainstorming and dictionary practice
Use a dictionary to help you complete the chart below. All of the words must begin with the letter of the alphabet given. Some letters may have many different answers, while others may not have an answer. Level: Intermediate to Advanced Approximate Time: 20 minutes ACTIVITY SUGGESTIONS
Consider breaking your class into two teams and see which team can come up with the most (correctly spelled) words within a given time limit. Also, consider giving this worksheet to your students for homework. |
Rank &
Discuss Opinions ENGLISH EXAMS 12 statements about English exams
Students read, rank their opinions, and then discuss in pairs or small groups Level: Intermediate to Advanced Approximate Time: 20 minutes |
Advice Column
ENGLISH EXAMS Newspaper advice column with 3 problems about English exams
Students read and then discuss or write about possible solutions Level: Intermediate to Advanced Approximate Time: 25 minutes |