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4.8.- The use of ever, never, already, yet, just, since and for and writing a story

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  Introductory video Just, yet and already online exercise https://www.esl-lounge.com/student/grammar/2g7-just-yet-already.php I haven't ever been to Australia.  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

4.7.- Writing part 2 and phrasal verbs with take.

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 Exercises 1 and 2 on page 36 How to write a story for B1 level WHAT DO YOU NEED TO DO? 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: In  only 100 words , how can I complete the task? How do I  organize the text ? What do they mean by  complex grammar ?   How to organise your story 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

4.6.- Speaking part 2

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 Speaking part about picture talking video Exercises on page 35

4.5.- Listening part 1

 Exercises on page 34

4.4.- Reading part 6 and collocations: adjective + preposition

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What do you know about Batman?   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 worr

4.3.- Present perfect

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Exercise 1 on page 32 Present Perfect Structure Subject + have + Verb in Past Participle Present perfect chart Online Exercise about Past Participle Matching https://wordwall.net/es/resource/54561427 Listening Practice about Present Perfect https://www.topworksheets.com/t/ReRY77y1xae Exercises 2 and 3 on page 32 Present perfect online exercise https://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/present-perfect-exercise-4.html Since or for online exercise https://www.english-4u.de/en/tenses-exercises/for-since.htm Present perfect wh- questions online exercise https://www.engblocks.com/grammar/exercises/tenses/present-perfect-wh-question-exercise-1/

4.2.- Adjectives finished in -ed or -ing

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What do you know about Venom? Film Review of Venom: Let There Be Carnage   "Venom: Let There Be Carnage" is an exciting and action-packed movie. The film features thrilling fight scenes and an interesting story. The characters are well-developed , with Eddie Brock, played by Tom Hardy, being both confused and funny as he tries to control his symbiote, Venom. Their relationship is entertaining and often amusing , with Eddie getting frustrated by Venom’s behavior.   The villain, Carnage, is a terrifying and dangerous character, played by Woody Harrelson. His evil actions make the movie more intense and exciting . The special effects are impressive, especially during the action scenes where Venom and Carnage battle. The movie is fast-moving , keeping you interested from start to finish.   Overall, "Venom: Let There Be Carnage" is an enjoyable and fun movie for fans of superhero films. It’s full of action, humor, and exciting moments. If you liked the first mov

4.1.- Talking about films

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Video about the top 20 greatest films of all time. Film genres vocabulary online exercise https://www.liveworksheets.com/w/en/english-second-language-esl/124323 Exercises 1,2,3 and 4 on page 30 Speaking Closing Practice about your favorite film saying its name, genre and plot. Spiderman's trailers video Exam task on page 31

3.7.- The use of the pronouns and relatives clauses in writing

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  What do youngsters do in their free time in your town? For example, 'They go to the beach.' Exercise 6 on page 29 Collaborative Oline Exercise about Subject and Object Pronouns https://test-english.com/grammar-points/a1/object-pronouns/ Individual Exercise 8 on page 29 Listening Exercise about pronouns https://www.liveworksheets.com/w/en/english-second-language-esl/372986 Video collaborative activity Who, which and where online exercise https://www.tolearnenglish.com/exercises/exercise-english-2/exercise-english-62912.php Individual Exercise 10 on page 29 Closing Speaking Practice 1.- Think about someone who is special in your life. Someone who is special for me is my wife . 2.- Think about something which is important for you. Something which is important for me is my laptop . 3.- Think about a place where you feel good. A place where I feel good is Malecon Americas .

3.6.- Writing an article

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 Where can we read an article? What sort of articles do you like reading most? The most popular magazines in the world Exercise 1 on page 28 How to write an article for B1 WHAT IS AN ARTICLE? An article is a text that expresses your opinion and knowledge about something. It should be an entertaining text that gets the readers attention and informs them.   THE STRUCTURE OF AN ARTICLE IS SIMPLE: Title Introduction Description (develop your idea) Recommendation and ending   WHAT DO YOU NEED TO DO? The 2020 version of the B1 Preliminary involves writing two texts of 100 words. You need to write an email, and then either an article or a stroy. You have the choice between the two, do not write both of them. For more information on how to write an article, see  this post .   The examiners are looking at the following criteria: Content All of the content in the writing should be aimed at answering the question. It should be easy to understand and also take into account who is reading it. E.g.