Halloween Listening Exercise
https://test-english.com/listening/b1/halloween-history-listening-test/
Halloween Listening Exercise 2:
Halloween Preparation and Reading Activity:
https://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/study-break/magazine-zone/halloween
How do you celebrate Halloween?
Introductory conversation video about past simple vs present perfect
Online exercise about past simple vs present perfect
https://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/past-simple-present-perfect-1.html
Introductory video
Just, yet and already online exercise
Present perfect with ever and never online exercise
https://www.tolearnenglish.com/exercises/exercise-english-2/exercise-english-4147.php
Since and for online exercise
https://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/vocabulary/since-for
Exercises 5,6 and 7 on page 37
Exam task on page 37
Video about Britain's got talent
Exercise 4 on page 36
Exercises 1 and 2 on page 36
How to write a story for B1 level
The first thing to mention is that at B1 level they want a simple text with some complex grammar. It should be very easy to read and follow with very few mistakes. You must follow the instructions in the question!
TO AVOID ERRORS YOU SHOULD NOT GUESS VOCABULARY OR GRAMMAR STRUCTURES. ONLY USE WHAT YOU KNOW WELL. YOU SHOULD EXPERIMENT WITH LANGUAGE IN CLASS AND WHILE STUDYING, NOT IN THE EXAM
When writing a story, there are a few problems that most students find:
The good thing about B1 Preliminary writing tasks is that you can always organise them in the same way. It is a little bit like a good cooking recipe because it works every time.
A good story usually has a beginning, a main part and an ending. The main part is the most important one so you want make it longer than the other parts. Most of the time, we get to a structure that looks like this:
Of course, you might have three main part paragraphs, but in most tasks the structure with only two works very well.
Now, we are going to find out what the different parts of a story typically look like and I will give you some useful tips about good language that will help you get good marks.
First sentence / Beginning
As I said above, in a PET story you always have to start with a sentence that you get directly from the task. Don’t change this sentence in any way, but simply copy it onto you answer sheet and begin your story from there.
I recommend adding one more sentence to complete the beginning of your story. For our example task this could look like this:
As the plane flew lower, Lou saw the golden beaches of the island below. The sun was shining brightly and he said to the woman next to him, “I’m so excited about my holidays!”
When we look at the first sentence from the task, there are a couple of things that are not 100% clear. For example, why was Lou on the plane? What island did he see? Why did the plane fly lower? In my second sentence I tried to make things a little bit clearer. Lou was on his way to spend his holidays on the island and the plane was getting ready for landing.
In terms of good language, I used past continuous (was shining), which we use to say what was happening in the background or at the same time as our main events. I also included an adverb (brightly) and an adjective (golden), which makes an action more interesting, and there is some direct speech (“I’m so excited about my holidays!”). This brings the reader closer to the characters compared to indirect or reported speech.
Once we set the scene, we can move on to the main part of the story. Here, we try to develop the plot and all the main events happen in these paragraphs. You can decide how many paragraphs you want to make, but in general you should be fine with two or three of them.
For our example task I chose two paragraphs:
As soon as Lou got off the plane he left the airport and took a taxi to the city centre because he really wanted to swim in the clear water and sunbathe on the beautiful beach he had seen earlier.
However, when he arrived at the beach he saw that the weather was changing and five minutes later it was raining heavily. Lou ran into a bar and was surprised because someone shouted, “Hi, it’s you again!”
Every good story has an ending. In PET, you want to finish your story in a surprising and/or funny way so the reader is happy.
Make sure that the ending is connected to the topic. Don’t introduce new characters or let the story move in a completely different direction. Just write one or two last sentences and that’s it.
There was the woman from the plane! They started to talk and became very good friends.
It’s a short ending with a little surprising element (the woman from the plane). It is nothing special or crazy, but it brings the whole story together in a nice way. That’s all you have to do to make the examiner happy and get great marks.
Ways to start your story
Time Phrases (for the middle of the story)
Ways of ending the story
Complex grammar
Source: https://www.intercambioidiomasonline.com/2017/08/30/how-to-write-a-perfect-story-for-the-cambridge-b1-preliminary-free-pdf-with-example-questions/
https://teacherphill.com/pet-how-to-write-a-story/
Phrasal verbs with take
Phrasal verbs with take online exercise
https://www.learn-english-today.com/lessons/lesson_contents/exercises/ph-verb_take1.html
Daredevil:
The Blind Superhero
Daredevil is
one of the most famous superheroes in the Marvel Universe. He has been a symbol
of bravery and justice for many years. His real name is Matt Murdock, and he is
a lawyer by day. However, when night falls, he becomes Daredevil, a superhero
who fights crime in the dangerous streets of Hell’s Kitchen, New York City.
Matt Murdock
lost his sight as a child. He was blinded after a chemical accident, but this
accident gave him extraordinary abilities. Even though he is blind, his senses
have become much stronger than those of an ordinary person. He can hear sounds
from miles away and can even sense things around him using his other senses,
such as touch and smell. These powers help him fight criminals and protect the
people in his neighborhood.
Since he first
appeared in 1964, Daredevil has fought many famous villains, including Kingpin
and Bullseye. His adventures have been told in comic books, TV shows, and
movies. Over the years, Daredevil has become a popular character and has
inspired many fans around the world. He has never given up on his mission,
despite the many challenges he has faced in his life.
In addition to
his work as a superhero, Matt Murdock works as a lawyer. He helps people in
court, and sometimes he has used his skills as Daredevil to find justice
outside the courtroom. He has always struggled to balance his life as a lawyer
and as a superhero. Although he has kept his identity a secret for many years,
there have been times when people have almost discovered the truth about him.
Today,
Daredevil is still fighting for justice, and his story continues to inspire new
generations of readers and viewers.
Reading Comprehension Exercise on Topworksheets:
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https://wordwall.net/es/resource/30717108/simple-past-or-present-perfect
Collaborative Online Exercise about past simple vs present perfect:
https://test-english.com/grammar-points/b1/past-simple-present-perfect/
Individual Online Exercise about past simple vs present perfect:
https://test-english.com/grammar-points/b1/past-simple-present-perfect/2/
Exercises on page 34
What do you know about Batman?
Batman, also
known as Bruce Wayne, is one of the most famous superheroes in the world. He is
serious about protecting Gotham City from criminals, but not everyone is
impressed by his methods. Some citizens are amazed by his gadgets and
skills, while others are annoyed with the destruction he sometimes
causes during fights.
Commissioner
Gordon is usually satisfied with Batman's efforts to reduce crime, but
even he has been disappointed by Batman’s risky actions on occasion.
However, Gordon knows that Batman is often anxious about saving lives
and making sure the city is safe.
Batman himself
is rarely excited about his successes because he is always thinking
about the next challenge. He is sometimes surprised by the bravery of
ordinary citizens and feels impressed with those who stand up to
injustice. However, Batman’s life is not without personal struggles. He is
secretly jealous of people who live normal lives and sometimes worried
by his enemies' dangerous plans.
Meanwhile, the
Joker, his greatest rival, is amazed about how much Batman sacrifices
for the city but also annoyed by Batman’s ability to outsmart him.
Despite their differences, even the Joker is occasionally impressed by
Batman's determination.
Reading Comprehension Exercise about Batman
https://www.topworksheets.com/t/Lh88qcIe_Fo
Exercise 1 on page 33
https://wordwall.net/es/resource/82484125/adjective-collocations-with-dependent-prepostions-pet-1
Collocations: adjective + Preposition chart
Exercises 1 and 2 on page 33
How do you feel when talking in front of an audience?
Exam task on page 33
Halloween Listening Exercise https://test-english.com/listening/b1/halloween-history-listening-test/ Halloween Listening Exercise 2: https...
